When to go · Shibukawa
Shibukawa in February
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). 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) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Japan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Japan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). 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
- ShibukawaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °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 Shibukawa, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Feb: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 5 (better)
Apr: 9
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: High
Prices
Feb: Low
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 2
February: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.
April: Inside Shibukawa's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Shibukawa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings