What is the weather like in Tokyo in February?

Cold, dry and mostly sunny: highs around 10°C (50°F), lows around 2°C (36°F), little rain, and the chance of a light snowfall or two. The last week often brings the first mild days.

Does it snow in Tokyo in February?

February is the likeliest month for Tokyo's one or two snowfalls a year, usually light and gone by the next afternoon. A heavy fall is rare.

When do plum blossoms bloom in Tokyo?

From mid-February into early March. Yushima Tenjin, Hanegi Park in Setagaya and Koishikawa Korakuen hold ume festivals. They're smaller and quieter than cherry blossoms and come with the smell cherry blossoms lack.

Is February a good time to visit Tokyo?

For price and quiet, the best. Cold but dry and clear, hotels at their cheapest outside Lunar New Year week, no queues. The trade-off is bare trees and short days.

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Tokyo in February: Weather, Snow Chances, Plum Blossoms, Setsubun, Valentine's and the Quietest Month

February is Tokyo's quietest tourist month: cold, dry, clear, cheap, with plum blossoms in the parks from mid-month and the first hints of spring at the end. Weather, the snow question, Setsubun bean-throwing on the 3rd, Valentine's done the Japanese way, the Emperor's birthday, Chinese New Year crowds, and what to do.

Oscar Garcia·Founder of Roavi··2 min read

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February is for people who'd rather have Tokyo than good weather, and the weather turns out fine anyway.

Weather#

	Typical
Days	~10°C / 50°F, sunny
Nights	~2°C / 36°F
Rain	Low
Snow	The likeliest month, still rare and light

January is the same; March warms up.

What's on#

Setsubun, 3 February: beans thrown at demons to drive out bad luck; the big temples (Senso-ji, Zojo-ji) hold public throws with celebrities.
Plum blossoms from mid-month: Yushima Tenjin, Hanegi Park, Koishikawa Korakuen. The quiet, fragrant warm-up to sakura.
Valentine's, 14 February: in Japan women give chocolate; department-store chocolate halls become events. Men reply on White Day, 14 March.
Emperor's Birthday, 23 February: national holiday; the Imperial Palace opens its inner grounds for a public greeting.
Lunar New Year (varies; early February in 2027): the one busy week, with visitors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

What to do#

The indoor city: the museums, a Sumida River cruise under a clear sky, a sento or onsen, ramen and oden, the department store food halls, the neighbourhoods on cold bright afternoons. A Hakone or Nikko day trip for snow in the hills while Tokyo stays dry. Things to do.

Prices#

The year's lowest outside Lunar New Year. Tokyo on a budget, hostels, where to stay.

Pack#

Coat, layers, scarf, gloves. What to wear in Tokyo.

With a Tokyoite#

An ume festival, a Setsubun bean throw, an oden counter at a standing bar: a local knows which. Post your dates on Roavi Community and a Local Friend can take you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weather like in Tokyo in February?
Cold, dry and mostly sunny: highs around 10°C (50°F), lows around 2°C (36°F), little rain, and the chance of a light snowfall or two. The last week often brings the first mild days.
Does it snow in Tokyo in February?
February is the likeliest month for Tokyo's one or two snowfalls a year, usually light and gone by the next afternoon. A heavy fall is rare.
When do plum blossoms bloom in Tokyo?
From mid-February into early March. Yushima Tenjin, Hanegi Park in Setagaya and Koishikawa Korakuen hold ume festivals. They're smaller and quieter than cherry blossoms and come with the smell cherry blossoms lack.
Is February a good time to visit Tokyo?
For price and quiet, the best. Cold but dry and clear, hotels at their cheapest outside Lunar New Year week, no queues. The trade-off is bare trees and short days.