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Visit Tokyo
in February?

February is a difficult time — May offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.69°N 139.69°E
10°CMax temperature
24%Rainy days
9.5hSunshine / day

Tokyo weather in February

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
1°C – 10°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.5/10)

Should you visit Tokyo in February?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 24%
🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 10°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.5h/d

Our take: February is an average time for Tokyo. May (7.5/10) is clearly preferable.

Tokyo in February by trip type

What to expect in February

🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Tokyo is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (9.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Tokyo

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌫️ January0°C9°C16%1.78.7h5.7/10
🌫️ February1°C10°C24%1.89.5h5.8/10
⛅ March4°C14°C39%4.69.8h5.6/10
🌤️ April10°C19°C39%4.510.1h7.1/10
🌤️ May15°C23°C39%5.010.6h7.5/10
🌤️ June19°C26°C49%6.49.7h7.4/10
🌤️ July23°C30°C51%5.710.7h7.4/10
🌤️ August25°C32°C46%4.511.5h7.3/10
🌤️ September21°C28°C52%6.98.8h7.4/10
🌦️ October14°C21°C42%6.57.5h7.1/10
⛅ November8°C17°C29%2.89.0h7.0/10
🌫️ December2°C11°C22%1.88.7h5.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Tokyo averages 10°C, 24% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10. See methodology →

February vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 7.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Tokyo in February

Is February a good time to visit Tokyo?
February is an acceptable time for Tokyo (score 5.8/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.5/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Tokyo in February?
It's cool with 10°C daytime and 1°C at night. 9.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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