Yakushima weather in February (Kagoshima, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Yakushima in February? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Yakushima includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. February ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Yakushima in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 114 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March and June tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yakushima climate page with graphs.

 

Yakushima, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 114 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Tanegashima, Japan (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in February

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Yakushima, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Yakushima.

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