Zao Onsen weather in February (Yamagata, Japan)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Zao Onsen this February? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of February in Zao Onsen typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 4°C, cooling off to about -5°C at night. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Zao Onsen in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 25 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 157 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Zao Onsen. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Zao Onsen, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Sendai, Japan (45 KM, 28 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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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