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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 41/100

Tokyo in February

Mixed · 41/100Beach 28/100
High / low9° / 0°daily averages
Precipitation55 mm7 wet days
Sea13°surface temperature
35.69° N, 139.69° EElevation 44 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
When to goTokyo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41February
Best timeApr–May · Oct
February: high / low9° / 0°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Tokyo averages daytime highs of 9° and night-time lows of 0° — cold weather by day. Expect around 55 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 3.3°. The sea averages 13°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 41/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Tokyo. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 17:23 local time, giving 10 h 53 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 55 minutes over the month.

Why 41/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%54%
Clear skies · 25%95%

Beach score this month: 28/100 (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

Festivals in the region in February

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in February

Around Tokyo this month

Kawaguchi
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Kawaguchi

Saitama · 13 km N
9°Feb high
7wet days
42score
Kawaguchi
Matsudo
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Matsudo

Chiba · 21 km NE
9°Feb high
7wet days
41score
Matsudo
Higashimurayama
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Higashimurayama

Tokyo · 21 km W
8°Feb high
7wet days
41score
Higashimurayama
Musashino
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Musashino

Tokyo · 12 km W
8°Feb high
7wet days
41score
Musashino
ivTop of the table

Japan's best in February

Where to go in February
Naha
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Naha

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

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

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

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

Tokyo in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Tokyo?

February scores 41/100 for Tokyo, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 9°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Tokyo in February?

Daytime highs average 9°C and night-time lows 0°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in February?

Tokyo receives about 55 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 7 days.

Can you swim in Tokyo in February?

The sea averages 13°C in February, cold for most swimmers.