Tokyo in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +50°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 75 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
52%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tokyo has OK weather in February.
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Average temperature in Tokyo in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tokyo for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in February is +54°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +64°F.
Is Tokyo warm or cold in February?
Tokyo is typically chill in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +37°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Tokyo, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Tokyo in February
Water in Tokyo in February is Cold. It varies from +55°F to +59°F, with an average of +57°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +50°F.
The water temperature in February is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Tokyo are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +78°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +57°F.
Can you swim in Tokyo in February?
We would not recommend swimming in Tokyo in February, the water is very cold (+57°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Tokyo in February
Tokyo weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+50°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+21°F
+16°F
+28°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+75°F
+77°F
Rainfall
69 mm
75 mm
158 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+60°F
+57°F
+58°F
Humidity
50%
52%
58%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
11
7
5
Cloudy days
7
7
6
Rainy days
10
12
18
Snowy days
2
2
1
February typically has worse weather conditions compared to January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +50°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 69 mm to 75 mm.Humidity rises from 50% to 52%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in January to 7 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Tokyo in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Tokyo is gradually increasing during February, going from 8 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Tokyo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 18%, leading to total precipitation of around 113 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 70 mm, which is considered heavy rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tokyo wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 233 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Tokyo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 0%, for a monthly total of around 8 mm.
February is one of the snowiest months in Tokyo.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Tokyo?
This is the weather in Tokyo in February 2023:
1 February
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+55°F
2 February
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+48°F
3 February
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+43°F
4 February
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+53°F
5 February
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+52°F
6 February
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+56°F
7 February
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+59°F
8 February
🌧️
+52°F
9 February
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+50°F
10 February
🌧️
+45°F
11 February
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+56°F
12 February
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+62°F
13 February
🌧️
+48°F
14 February
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+50°F
15 February
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+45°F
16 February
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+47°F
17 February
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+51°F
18 February
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+59°F
19 February
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+65°F
20 February
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+55°F
21 February
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+47°F
22 February
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+50°F
23 February
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+59°F
24 February
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+54°F
25 February
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+52°F
26 February
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+51°F
27 February
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+56°F
28 February
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+65°F
In February 2023 Tokyo had 11 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 51%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Tokyo climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Tokyo in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+65°F) and the highest in 2023 (+72°F). The driest year was 1984 with only 896 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 5634 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tokyo in February:
Is February a good time to visit Tokyo?
It’s always a good time to visit Tokyo, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Tokyo in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Tokyo in February?
Swimming in Tokyo in February is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Tokyo rainy in February?
Tokyo is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Tokyo in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tokyo in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tokyo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
