Tokyo Weather in February

Season: Late Winter
In Short: Cold, low rainfall, mostly sunny

Tokyo weather in February is cold, especially in early February. Thick and warm clothes are good choices. When it comes to late February, the temperature starts to climb up and it can be warm in the daytime. If you want to plan some outdoor activities like hiking and sightseeing, late February is much better than the earlier time. The rainfall is low and it hardly snows in this month. In most of the day, the sunshine is fine and visitors can choose the sunshine time to go out.
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Akihabara Street Scenery in February

Temperature

The temperature ranges around 5-10℃ (41-50℉) averagely. The historical data shows that the temperature in February is in a rising trend. Coupled with the mild winters in recent years, the temperature in late month can sometimes be as warm as spring. However, thick clothes are still needed when travel in this month.
Average High Temperature: 10°C / 50°F
Average Low Temperature: 5°C / 41°F

Rainfall

It had 6 rainy days averagely in history but in recent years it didn’t rain or snow so much in this month. The average rainfall is about 56mm and the humidity is only 47%. The air is pretty dry so visitors need to bring moisturizing products and drink enough water to keep body moist.
Average Rainy Days: 6 days
Average Humidity: 47%

Sunrise & Sunset

The sun rises at around 06:29 and falls at 17:21. In about 10.9h of daylight time, the sunshine hours occupy around 5.7h and they are mainly in the afternoon. In cold February, it is strongly recommended for visitors to travel in the sunshine time.
Daylight hours: about 10.9h
Sunshine hours: around 5.7h

Recommended Clothes to Wear in February

In February, thick clothes are necessary. But considering the indoor heating system, the outer wears which are easy to be taken off are highly recommended.

Girls

Tops: Wool overcoat and padded overcoat can help you withstand the coldness and both of them are convenient to be taken off. A thick sweater inside can help you adapt to the indoor temperature.
Bottoms & shoes: Winter pants can keep you warm in cold winter. For girls, you can also choose to wear a pair of thick leggings pair with the long boots, which helps you look more fashionable.

Boys

Tops: Down coat or thick overcoat are both good choices. Under the overcoat, a wool sweater can provide you a warmer feeling.
Bottoms & shoes: Winter pants and thick sweatpants are needed to reduce the cold feeling from the legs. To make your body warmer, a pair of boots with woolen socks are important too.

Accessories: Gloves, scarf and hat are also the musts for the cold February. For visitors who are sensitive to the coldness, warm pastes are recommended to adopt while traveling.

Top Attractions to Visit in Tokyo in February

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Plum Blossom Festival - Setagaya/ Yushima/ Fuchu City

Plum Flowers

Although February in Tokyo is cold, it’s a good time to appreciate the plum blossoms. Here are three recommended places to take part in the plum blossom festival and appreciate the flowers:

1. The Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival in Hanegi Park is the hottest place to appreciate the plum blossoms within the main city area of Tokyo. Visitors can appreciate more than 650 plum blossom trees and more than 60 varieties in the same time. In 2025, it will be celebrated between mid-February and early March.

2. Yushima Tenmangu Shrine has been a famous spot to appreciate the plum blossoms since the Edo period (1603-1868AD). Therefore, the Bunkyo-ku Plum Blossom Festival held here is absolutely lively. Visitors can not only appreciate about 300 plum blossoms of 20 different varieties here, but also enjoy activities like artistic performances and concerts. It is held from the first week in February to the first week of March in 2025, or from 3rd February to 3rd March.

3. The Fuchu Kyodo no Mori Plum Festival in Kyodonomori Park is also one of the most popular spots to see the plum blossoms. There are 60 species and 1,100 plum trees in the park and there are various entertainment facilities in the park, too.

Tip: Please check the blossom time in advance when you are about to admire plum blossoms.

Setsubun Festival

Setsubun Festival is usually on February 3rd every year and it is the most famous activity happening in February in Tokyo. On that day, people throw beans at the person who plays ghost to drive away evil spirits and pray for good luck. Another custom is to eat a kind of special sushi rolls, called eho-maki. The eho-maki is longer than the usual sushi rolls and it has the good meaning of longevity. If you want to enjoy the festive atmosphere, welcome the spring or pray for the future, go to the Daikunikojin Shrine, Sensoji Temple or Zojoji Temple.

Senso-ji Temple

Hatsuuma Festival - Mabashi Inari-jinja Shrine

Another activity happening in February is Hatsuuma Festival. During the festival, all the Inari Shrines in Japan hold ceremonies to pray for good harvests and business prosperity for this year. In Mabashi Inari-jinja Shrine, rice cakes in white and red colors are pounded for the deity and visitors have the chance to taste rice cakes and sweet rice wine made by professionals. In 2025, this festival would be held on 6th February.

Hot Spring Bath - Tokyo Somei Onsen SAKURA & Thermae Yu

February is a good time to enjoy the hot spring bath, called onsen in Japanese. Visitors can choose to go for a bath in the Tokyo Somei Onsen SAKURA or the Thermae Yu. The water of most natural hot spring is very turbid but in Tokyo Somei Onsen SAKURA, the water is clean and clear. Bathing in the pools, visitors can get relaxed both physically and mentally. The Thermae Yu is located in the center of Shinjuku which is near to the Kabukicho, an entertainment district. If you happen to be around Kabukicho at night, don’t forget to take a relaxing bath in the Thermae Yu.

Tip: Swimming suits may not be allowed in onsens pools, in which case you need to be naked bathing. Bring your bathrobe or rent one to wear before entering the pools. People with tattoos are probably prohibited in onsens; please confirm with the onsen operator before making an order.

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