When to go · Daisen
Daisen in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) / −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Japan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Japan overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Daisen's best window: Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather.
- JuneGreatInside Daisen's best window: Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather.
- JulyGreatInside Daisen's best window: Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather.
- AugustGreatInside Daisen's best window: Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather.
Weather in February
- DaisenHighs around -1 °C (30 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 30 °F (-1 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Japan overall
- Low
- Prices · Japan overall
- Low
Japan overall: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Daisen, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Feb: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 5 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 1
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow).
May: Inside Daisen's best window: Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather.
Daisen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings