Japan's Climate in February: Regional Breakdown

National Average

• Temperature: 4 °C (39 °F)
• Rainfall: 45 mm (1.8 in)
• Snowfall: 15 cm (5.9 in)

February is Japan's coldest month, with variable conditions—cold snaps and snow mixed with milder, sunny periods.

Hokkaido (Northernmost)

• Avg temp: -2 °C (28 °F)
• Rainfall: 35 mm (1.4 in)
• Snowfall: 45 cm (17.7 in)

Very cold, heavy snow, frequent sub-freezing nights.

Honshu (Main Island)

• Avg temp: 4 °C (39 °F)
• Rainfall: 40 mm (1.6 in)
• Snowfall: 10 cm (3.9 in)

Cold with snow, but also warmer sunny spells.

Kyushu (Southern Mainland)

• Avg temp: 6 °C (43 °F)
• Rainfall: 55 mm (2.2 in)
• Snowfall: 0 cm

Mild, rainy, no snow.

Okinawa (Subtropical)

• Avg temp: 16 °C (61 °F)
• Rainfall: 100 mm (3.9 in)
• Snowfall: 0 cm

Warm, mostly sunny with occasional rain.