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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 28/100

Karatsu in February

Poor · 28/100Beach 18/100
High / low10° / 5°daily averages
Precipitation100 mm10 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
33.44° N, 129.97° EElevation 7 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
When to goKaratsu · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec28February
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
February: high / low10° / 5°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Karatsu averages daytime highs of 10° and night-time lows of 5° — cold weather by day. Expect around 100 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 46%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 3°. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 28/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Karatsu. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, October and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:06 and sets at 18:05 local time, giving 10 h 59 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 51 minutes over the month.

Why 28/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%30%
Clear skies · 25%73%

Beach score this month: 18/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in February

Around Karatsu this month

Imarichō-kō
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Imarichō-kō

Saga · 21 km SW
10°Feb high
10wet days
29score
Imarichō-kō
Genkai
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Genkai

Saga · 9.7 km W
9°Feb high
10wet days
28score
Genkai
Itoshima
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Itoshima

Fukuoka · 23 km NE
9°Feb high
9wet days
30score
Itoshima
Fukuoka
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Fukuoka

Fukuoka · 45 km NE
9°Feb high
9wet days
30score
Fukuoka
ivTop of the table

Japan's best in February

Where to go in February
Naha
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1

Naha

Okinawa
19°Feb high
10wet days
68score
Naha
Uruma
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2

Uruma

Okinawa
19°Feb high
10wet days
68score
Uruma
Haebaru
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3

Haebaru

Okinawa
19°Feb high
10wet days
68score
Haebaru
Wadomari
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4

Wadomari

Kagoshima
18°Feb high
12wet days
62score
Wadomari
·Questions

Karatsu in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Karatsu?

February scores 28/100 for Karatsu, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 10°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Karatsu in February?

Daytime highs average 10°C and night-time lows 5°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Karatsu in February?

Karatsu receives about 100 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 10 days.

Can you swim in Karatsu in February?

The sea averages 14°C in February, cold for most swimmers.