Yakushima weather in February (Kagoshima, Japan)

Planning a trip to Yakushima in February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Yakushima generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

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.

The area enjoys a balanced 114 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Yakushima in February?

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 in February.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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