Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Japan in February
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
88mm
Sun
4h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February7°C average high
February has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February88mm average rain
February is one of Japan's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February4 hours average sun
February is below Japan's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to May and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February11°C average sea
February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February23 weather score
February is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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