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Katori in February

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun (iris bloom) and Oct–Nov (cool weather)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; Japan overall
Prices: Low; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodJapan month rating

Outside the best window (May–Jun (iris bloom) and Oct–Nov (cool weather)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.

Is another month better than February?

February is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages

KatoriHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °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 Katori, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Feb: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Feb: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 5 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 1

February: Outside the best window (May–Jun (iris bloom) and Oct–Nov (cool weather)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.

May: Inside Katori's best window: May–Jun (iris bloom) and Oct–Nov (cool weather).

Katori: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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