When to go · Kōka

Kōka in February

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)). 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) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Japan overall
Prices: Low; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodJapan month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)). 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

KōkaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 6 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 Kōka, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Feb: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Feb: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 6 (better)
Apr: 11
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: High
Prices
Feb: Low
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 2

February: Outside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.

April: Inside Kōka's best window: Apr–May (cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn foliage).

Kōka: 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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