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Visit Tokyo
in February?

Tokyo in February? Not the best window — aim for May.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.69°N 139.69°E
50°FMax temperature
24%Rainy days
9.5hSunshine / day

Tokyo weather in February

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
34°F – 50°F
🌧 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 : ██░░░░░░░░ 50°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.5h/d

Our take: Tokyo in February is possible but May offers a score of 7.5/10 vs 5.8.

Tokyo in February by trip type

What to expect in February

Winter in Tokyo is cool (10°F 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 °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌫️ January32°F48°F16%0.1in8.7h5.7/10
🌫️ February34°F50°F24%0.1in9.5h5.8/10
⛅ March39°F57°F39%0.2in9.8h5.6/10
🌤️ April50°F66°F39%0.2in10.1h7.1/10
🌤️ May59°F73°F39%0.2in10.6h7.5/10
🌤️ June66°F79°F49%0.3in9.7h7.4/10
🌤️ July73°F86°F51%0.2in10.7h7.4/10
🌤️ August77°F90°F46%0.2in11.5h7.3/10
🌤️ September70°F82°F52%0.3in8.8h7.4/10
🌦️ October57°F70°F42%0.3in7.5h7.1/10
⛅ November46°F63°F29%0.1in9.0h7.0/10
🌫️ December36°F52°F22%0.1in8.7h5.9/10
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 50°F, 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 50°F daytime and 34°F at night. 9.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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