Tokyo · Japan
February
Still cold, still quiet — the last window before cherry blossom prices arrive.
Best match
#6 of 12 months
There are better months for Tokyo — see the full ranking below.
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High
10.4°C
Low
2.4°C
Rain
56mm
Sun
6.4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Tokyo
Weather
Average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in February
- ↑Tokyo's lowest hotel rates before the March-April surge
- ↑Setsubun bean-throwing ceremonies at temples are quietly spectacular
- ↑Museums and cultural attractions uncrowded — National Museum at its most accessible
What you sacrifice
- ↓No colour in the landscape: parks bare, trees leafless
- ↓Cold enough that sightseeing requires planning around warmth
- ↓Early plum blossom (Ume) can arrive but cherry blossom still weeks away
How February compares to November (best month)
| Factor | February | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 5 |
| Crowds | 8 | 4 |
February in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tokyo, not across destinations. Methodology →