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Odate in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heavy snow, train disruptions).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
9°C (48°F) / −1°C (30°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Japan overall
Prices
Low
Japan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Odate

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heavy snow, train disruptions).

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • OdateHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), 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 Odate, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 9 °C (48 °F)

    Jun: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: -1 °C (30 °F)

    Jun: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 6 (better)

    Jun: 11

  • Crowds

    Feb: Low

    Jun: Low

  • Prices

    Feb: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Jun: 0

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heavy snow, train disruptions).

June: Inside Odate's best window: Jun–Sep.

Odate: 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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