Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo in February

Japan Updated 2026-07-01

February is the cheapest month to fly in: still cold, still dry, with plum blossom opening at Yushima Tenjin towards the end.

Is February a good time to visit Tokyo?

February is one of the better months to visit Tokyo. Crowds sit around 50/100, with typical highs near 11°C.

February is the quietest month of the year in Tokyo.

What’s on in February

  • Setsubun (Feb 3) — bean-throwing rituals at Sensō-ji

Best days in February

Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.

Best hours in February

The daily rhythm, hour by hour.

Calmest 9AM
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM

The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.

Weather in February

Typical highs, lows and wet days.

J 10°
F 11°
M 14°
A 19° 10°
M 24° 15°
J 26° 19°
J 30° 23°
A 31° 24°
S 28° 21°
O 22° 15°
N 17°
D 12°
Average high Average low Wet days

How February compares

Every month in Tokyo, ranked by how calm it is.

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Frequently asked questions

Is February a good month to visit Tokyo?

February is one of the better months to visit Tokyo. Crowds sit around 50/100, with typical highs near 11°C.

How crowded is Tokyo in February?

Tokyo sits at roughly 50/100 in February on our crowd scale, which is 19 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.

What is the weather like in Tokyo in February?

Expect highs around 11°C and lows near 2°C in February, with about 6 wet days across the month.

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