Kyoto City→
Station: KyotoKyoto, Arashiyama, Gion, Fushimi Inari
High
10.0℃
Low
1.6℃
- Precip.
- 65.1mm
- Sunshine
- 122h
- Sunset
- 17:38
The bone-deep chill continues. Kitano Tenmangu's Baikasai late in the month
Kansai Weather Guide
Kansai Weather in February: What to Wear & Expect
Like January, February in Kansai brings many cold days. Kyoto's high is 10.0°C and mornings are around 1.6°C. Even so, plum blossoms begin to bloom at Kitano Tenmangu and Osaka Castle Park, bringing the first hints of spring. Amanohashidate and the area north of Lake Biwa are still in snow season. With relatively few tourists, it's also a time when you can explore Kyoto's temples and shrines at a leisurely pace.
- Kyoto high
- 10.0℃
- Kyoto low
- 1.6℃
- Kyoto rainfall
- 65.1mm
- Kyoto sunset
- 17:38
Overview
Kansai in February: Key Points
- ✓Kyoto's high is 10.0°C, with mornings around 1.6°C. You'll still need a winter coat
- ✓Plum blossoms are in bloom at Kitano Tenmangu and Osaka Castle Park
- ✓Relatively few tourists, so you can explore temples and shrines at a leisurely pace
- ✓Amanohashidate, north of Lake Biwa and Koyasan are in snow season
By Area
February Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for February 15.
Osaka→
Station: OsakaOsaka, Namba, Umeda, Osaka Castle
High
10.5℃
Low
3.2℃
- Precip.
- 60.5mm
- Sunshine
- 141h
- Sunset
- 17:40
Highs around 10°C. The Osaka Castle Plum Grove comes into bloom
Nara→
Station: NaraNara, Nara Park, Todaiji, Mt. Yoshino
High
9.9℃
Low
1.0℃
- Precip.
- 63.1mm
- Sunshine
- 121h
- Sunset
- 17:39
Mornings around 1°C. Nara Park in its quiet winter mode
Kobe & Arima Onsen→
Station: KobeKobe, Arima Onsen, Kitano Ijinkan, Mt. Rokko
High
10.1℃
Low
3.4℃
- Precip.
- 55.6mm
- Sunshine
- 142h
- Sunset
- 17:41
Mornings around 3°C. Good for hot springs and exploring Chinatown
Himeji→
Station: HimejiHimeji, Himeji Castle, Mt. Shosha
High
10.4℃
Low
0.5℃
- Precip.
- 48.6mm
- Sunshine
- 143h
- Sunset
- 17:43
Mornings around 0°C. Himeji Castle looks stunning on clear days
Lake Biwa→
Station: HikoneOtsu, Hikone, Omihachiman, Nagahama
High
7.7℃
Low
1.0℃
- Precip.
- 99.6mm
- Max snow depth
- 15cm
- Sunset
- 17:37
Highs around 8°C. Nagahama's Bonbaiten (bonsai plum exhibition) is held
Shirahama & Nanki→
Station: Nanki-ShirahamaShirahama, Kumano Kodo, Nachikatsuura, Kushimoto
High
11.9℃
Low
4.0℃
- Precip.
- 99.9mm
- Sunshine
- —
- Sunset
- 17:42
Highs around 12°C. One of the warmest areas in Kansai
Koyasan→
Station: KoyasanKoyasan, Okunoin, Danjo Garan
High
4.8℃
Low
−3.8℃
- Precip.
- 97.4mm
- Sunshine
- 97h
- Sunset
- 17:40
Highs around 5°C, mornings -4°C. Temples in the snow
Amanohashidate & Ine→
Station: MaizuruMiyazu, Amanohashidate, Ine
High
8.5℃
Low
0.5℃
- Precip.
- 146.6mm
- Max snow depth
- 25cm
- Sunset
- 17:40
Snow on the ground on many days. Crab season continues
Ise & Shima→
Station: ObataIse, Ise Jingu, Toba, Shima
High
10.2℃
Low
0.5℃
- Precip.
- 68.3mm
- Sunshine
- 163h
- Sunset
- 17:35
Mornings around 0°C. Winter oyster season
What to Wear
What to Wear in Kansai in February
Base layer
Thermal underwear
Tops
Sweater or fleece
Outerwear
Down jacket or thick coat
Bottoms
Long pants; thick tights too if you feel the cold
Shoes
Comfortable walking shoes with thick socks
Accessories
Gloves and a scarf; a face mask if pollen bothers you
If you're heading to Amanohashidate or Koyasan, bring non-slip shoes you can walk on snow in.
Good to Know
Good to Know
A great time to visit
February is a relatively quiet time for tourism in Kyoto. You can take your time at popular temples and shrines, and accommodation is easier to book.
Cedar pollen season begins
Cedar pollen starts flying around mid-February. If you have hay fever, bring a mask and medication.
Special winter openings
In winter, Kyoto holds special openings of temple and shrine buildings and cultural treasures that are normally closed to the public.
Watch for snow in the north and mountains
Snow can settle in Amanohashidate, north of Lake Biwa and on Koyasan. If you're driving, you'll need winter tires.
Events
February Events & Highlights
Setsubun
Yoshida Shrine, Mibudera and moreAround February 3A ritual in which beans are thrown to drive away bad luck. At Kyoto's Yoshida Shrine, there are ceremonies featuring oni (demons) and lots of food stalls.
A festival held on the anniversary of the death of Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. With the plum trees in bloom, an outdoor tea ceremony (nodate) is held in the shrine grounds.
Read the guide：Baikasai (Plum Blossom Festival) →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
- PRKlookKimono Rental (Kyoto / by Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata)Rent a kimono at a shop near Gojo Station and explore KyotoView on Klook
- PRKlookKimono Rental with Hair Styling (Kyoto Ai Wafuku, Kyoto Station Store)A shop in front of Kyoto Station, with city bus route 50 running directly to Kitano TenmanguView on Klook
Osaka Castle Plum Grove
OsakaUsually early February to early MarchAbout 100 varieties of plum bloom against the backdrop of Osaka Castle's main keep.
A festival of light that began as a memorial to the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and a prayer for the city's recovery and renewal. Huge works made with traditional Italian light sculptures (luminarie) illuminate three sites: Higashi Yuenchi Park, the Former Foreign Settlement, and Meriken Park. Since 2024 it has moved from December to late January – early February, and Meriken Park has a paid area.
Read the guide：Kobe Luminarie →Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Kyoto in February?＋
On average, the high is 10.0°C and the low is 1.6°C. It's about as cold as January, so you'll need a winter coat.
Q. When do plum blossoms bloom in Kansai?＋
At Kitano Tenmangu and the Osaka Castle Plum Grove, they usually peak from early February to early March.
Q. Is Kyoto crowded in February?＋
It's one of the quieter times of year for tourism. If you dress for the cold, you can explore temples and shrines at a leisurely pace.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Kansai TripPR
Other Months
Kansai Weather in Other Months
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.