Nagoya→
Station: NagoyaNagoya, Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Jingu, Inuyama
High
10.5℃
Low
1.4℃
- Precip.
- 64.7mm
- Sunshine
- 176h
- Sunset
- 17:34
Highs around 11°C, mornings around 1°C. Lots of sunny, dry days
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather Guide
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather in February: What to Wear & Expect
February in Chubu & Hokuriku continues January's harsh cold. Nagoya's high is 10.5°C and mornings are around 1°C, with lots of sunny, dry days. Shirakawa-go, meanwhile, reaches its deepest snow of the year, with an average maximum snow depth of 173 cm. In Takayama and Hakuba, mornings stay below freezing day after day. It's a month made for snowy-scenery trips, with Hakuba's powder snow, the illumination of Gokayama in the snow and Jigokudani's snow monkeys.
- Nagoya high
- 10.5℃
- Nagoya low
- 1.4℃
- Nagoya rainfall
- 64.7mm
- Nagoya sunset
- 17:34
Overview
Chubu & Hokuriku in February: Key Points
- ✓Nagoya's high is 10.5°C, with mornings around 1°C. You'll need a winter coat
- ✓Shirakawa-go's snow is at its deepest of the year, with a maximum snow depth of 173 cm
- ✓Hakuba highs around 3°C, mornings around -7°C. Peak ski season
- ✓The Shirakawa-go illumination usually runs until around early February. Gokayama's Suganuma is illuminated too
By Area
February Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for February 15.
Kanazawa→
Station: KanazawaKanazawa, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District, 21st Century Museum
High
7.8℃
Low
1.0℃
- Precip.
- 162.6mm
- Max snow depth
- 22cm
- Sunset
- 17:33
Highs around 8°C. Many snowy or rainy days. Kenrokuen's yukitsuri snow ropes stay up
Shirakawa-go→
Station: ShirakawaShirakawa-go, Gassho-zukuri Farmhouses, Ogimachi Observatory, Gokayama
High
3.8℃
Low
−5.0℃
- Precip.
- 204.5mm
- Max snow depth
- 173cm
- Sunset
- 17:32
Highs around 4°C, mornings around -5°C. The deepest snow of the year
Takayama→
Station: TakayamaTakayama, Sanmachi, Miyagawa Morning Market, Okuhida Onsen
High
4.7℃
Low
−4.9℃
- Precip.
- 93.5mm
- Max snow depth
- 45cm
- Sunset
- 17:31
Mornings around -5°C. The old streets look beautiful under snow
Gero Onsen→
Station: HagiwaraGero Onsen, Hida River, Gassho Village
High
6.6℃
Low
−2.8℃
- Precip.
- 93.2mm
- Sunshine
- 134h
- Sunset
- 17:31
Mornings around -3°C. Winter fireworks on Saturday nights
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route→
Station: ToyamaToyama, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam, Unazuki Onsen
High
7.4℃
Low
0.1℃
- Precip.
- 171.7mm
- Max snow depth
- 39cm
- Sunset
- 17:30
Highs around 7°C. Many snowy days. The Alpine Route is closed for winter
Matsumoto / Kamikochi→
Station: MatsumotoMatsumoto, Matsumoto Castle, Kamikochi, Norikura Highlands
High
6.6℃
Low
−4.5℃
- Precip.
- 38.5mm
- Max snow depth
- 15cm
- Sunset
- 17:28
Lots of sunny days, but mornings below freezing. Kamikochi is closed for winter
Hakuba→
Station: HakubaHakuba, Happo-one, Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba Goryu
High
2.6℃
Low
−7.3℃
- Precip.
- 125.9mm
- Max snow depth
- 97cm
- Sunset
- 17:28
Highs around 3°C, mornings around -7°C. Peak ski season
Nagano / Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen→
Station: NaganoNagano, Zenkoji, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen, Shiga Kogen
High
5.3℃
Low
−3.7℃
- Precip.
- 49.1mm
- Max snow depth
- 23cm
- Sunset
- 17:26
Mornings around -4°C. Prime time for the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park
Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)→
Station: NagisoTsumago-juku, Magome-juku, Narai-juku
High
6.4℃
Low
−4.3℃
- Precip.
- 113.8mm
- Sunshine
- 142h
- Sunset
- 17:30
Highs around 6°C, mornings around -4°C. Watch for icy streets in the post towns
What to Wear
What to Wear in Chubu & Hokuriku in February
Base layer
Thermal underwear; a heavyweight layer for the snowy areas
Tops
Sweater or fleece
Outerwear
Down jacket or thick coat; a waterproof one is handy for the snowy areas
Bottoms
Long pants; fleece-lined pants or thick tights work too
Shoes
Comfortable walking shoes in Nagoya; non-slip waterproof boots for the snowy areas
Accessories
Gloves, a knit hat, a scarf and kairo (disposable heat packs)
At night illuminations you spend a long time waiting outdoors after dark, and the cold creeps up from your feet. Go out in thick socks and waterproof shoes, with kairo heat packs.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Check illuminations in advance
The Shirakawa-go illumination requires reservations, and the dates change from year to year. Check the official information early, along with that for the Gokayama Suganuma illumination.
Wear non-slip shoes on snowy roads
In Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Nagano and elsewhere, you may have to walk on icy roads. Choose shoes with non-slip soles and walk slowly.
Snow can disrupt transport
On days of heavy snow, buses may be canceled, expressways closed and trains delayed. Leave plenty of slack in your plans on travel days.
The air in Nagoya is dry
This is a time of lots of sunny, dry days in Nagoya. Lip balm and moisturizer will keep you comfortable.
Events
February Events & Highlights
The snow-covered gassho-zukuri village is lit up at night. Reservations are required, and the dates change from year to year.
Read the guide：Shirakawa-go Winter Light-up →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
- PRKlook2027 Shirakawa-go Winter Light-up & Hida Takayama Small-Group Tour (from Nagoya)Stroll Takayama’s old town, then see the Shirakawa-go light-up at night. Runs on January 11, 17, 24 and 31, 2027View on Klook
- PRKlookShirakawa-go Light-up Small-Group Tour from NagoyaA day tour visiting Takayama Jinya, the Miyagawa Morning Market and Hie Shrine, then the Shirakawa-go light-upView on Klook
Gokayama Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village Illumination
Gokayama (Nanto, Toyama Prefecture)Usually FebruaryThe World Heritage village of Suganuma is lit up from sunset into the night. The glowing gassho-zukuri houses stand out against the snow.
Snow Monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park
Yamanouchi, NaganoUsually January to FebruaryYou can watch wild Japanese macaques bathing in the hot spring. It's the coldest time of the year, and the area is covered in deep snow.
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Nagoya in February?＋
On average, the high is 10.5°C and the low is 1.4°C. It's almost as cold as January, and you'll need a winter coat.
Q. How much snow is there in Shirakawa-go in February?＋
The average maximum snow depth is 173 cm, the deepest of the year. Mornings drop to around -5°C.
Q. Is February good for skiing in Hakuba?＋
With highs around 3°C and mornings around -7°C, it's peak ski season. It's even colder up on the mountain, so dress warmly.
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Other Months
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather in Other Months
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.