Japan Weather in February

It is quite cold in Japan in February, with a few rainfall or snowfall likewise. Although February is the last month of winter, it turns to be somewhat friendly. In most places of Japan, it becomes warmer as the high average temperature would rise to 10/11℃ (50/51.8℉) in the daytime. The north regions like Hokkaido are still covered with snow, but the southernmost Okinawa islands becomes spring-like gradually.
 Okinawa is the warmest place in Japan. As other regions immense in severe cold of winter in February, Okinawa has already warmed up. It’s at 15-20℃ (59-68℉) averagely, with blooming plum blossoms as well as early cherry blossoms in Japan by the end of February.
  Thick winter clothes are the necessaries for visitors to Japan. You can take on a sweater plus thick overcoat or padded jacket, thermal trousers, winter boots, gloves, plush hat, scarf, etc. in most regions. To the northern places, you need to wear thicker against the bitter coldness. Anyway, it is still the most important to keep warm in February.
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Although January is freezing in Japan, it’s the best time for winter sports like skiing, admiring snow landscapes, and experience Japanese New Year.
 

Beppu Onsen

In early February, Sapporo Snow Festival is the most eye-catching event in Hokkaido and whole Japan. With magnificent cluster of snow and ice sculptures, it‘s also exciting to enjoy snow sports and games for fun.
 February is a great time to experience Japanese onsen bath, as you can warm up in the hot spring pool on the frigid day. It is also the favorite thing for Japanese to immerse in the warm water and enjoy the leisurely time. Hakone near Tokyo and Mt. Fuji, Kusatsu in Kansai region, Beppu in Kyushu, Noboribetsu in Hokkaido, and so on are the most popular onsen resorts in Japan. 
 From mid-February to early March, it is the best time to appreciate fine views of plum blossoms in Japan. At Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, Osaka Castle Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka, etc., you can see the beautiful plum blossoms not inferior to cherry blossoms.
 Setsubun is a vital festival in Japan in early February, which is to farewell the past year and welcome the coming spring. You may join in the activities to scatter fried beans to exorcise evil spirits and eat the blessed beans as Japanese do.

  February is an off season of sightseeing in Japan for the cold weather, thus you could enjoy a less-crowded trip at a lower expense as well.
 Wrap up warm for the dominated cold weather, and wear a mask if you would catch a cold easily or allergic to the blossoms.