Month guide · Tokyo · Japan
Tokyo in February
What February is really like in Tokyo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Still cold and sunny; plum blossom appears at shrines and gardens through the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Tokyo: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (10°C (50°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:23
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Winter (December–February). Cold, dry and sunny, with illuminations, New Year traditions, plum blossom in February and clear views of Mount Fuji.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Setsubun bean-throwing at temples and shrines (around 3 February)
- Plum blossom festivals at Yushima Tenjin and other shrines (February to early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing
When the lights change at Shibuya's scramble crossing, pedestrians pour across from every direction at once, in their thousands at busy times.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Oshiage
Tokyo Skytree
Pay for the upper deck only if the sky is clear; on hazy days the lower deck is enough.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Iconic
- After dark
Landmark · Shiba
Tokyo Tower
The orange-and-white Tokyo Tower, completed in 1958 and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, stands 333 metres high beside Zojo-ji temple.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
Viewpoint · Shibuya
Shibuya Sky
Book the sunset slot weeks ahead; clear winter days give the best chance of seeing Mount Fuji.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 2°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Tokyo?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Tokyo?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Still cold and sunny; plum blossom appears at shrines and gardens through the month.
+How warm is Tokyo in February?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.