In Nagoya, February is the coldest month of the year, followed by January. However, because it faces the Pacific Ocean, it rarely snows. Temperatures do not often drop below freezing. If you are going from Nagoya to Takayama, Shirakawa-go, or Hida Furukawa, beware that it will be colder and snowier than in Nagoya.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear in Nagoya in February?
In February, as in January, winter clothes such as coats and down jackets are desirable. If you don’t like the cold, don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
If you are going from Nagoya to Takayama or Shirakawa-go, beware that those areas are colder and snowier than Nagoya.
For more information on what to wear in February, please refer to the following articles on winter clothing.
Does it snow in Nagoya in February?
Nagoya is located on the Pacific Ocean side, so it rarely snows. On the other hand, please note that Takayama and Shirakawa-go have a lot of snow due to moist air from the Japan Sea side.
Weather in Nagoya in early February
Nagoya, JAPAN – February 7, 2020: Nagoya city crossing = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Nagoya | 4.6℃ (40.3°F) 9.4℃ (48.9°F) 0.7℃ (33.3°F) |
14.9 mm (0.59 inch) 2 cm (0.79 inch) |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Weather in Nagoya in mid-February
Nagoya, Japan – February 16, 2019: Osu Kannon Temple is a popular Buddhist temple in central Nagoya = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Nagoya | 5.4℃ (41.7°F) 10.5℃ (50.9°F) 1.3 ℃ (34.3°F) |
24.8 mm (0.98 inch) 2 cm (0.79 inch) |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Nagoya in late February
Tourist at Nagoya Castle February 28, 2016. People visit traditional culture of japan at Nagoya Castle in Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Nagoya | 6.8℃ (44.2°F) 12.0℃ (53.6°F) 2.4℃ (36.3°F) |
25.1 mm (0.99 inch) 0 cm (0 inch) |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Reference: Current weather and temperature in Nagoya, forecast for the next 7 days
Monthly weather in Nagoya
Below are articles about the weather in Nagoya. Click on the month of interest to see articles about that month.
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Below are pages showing the climates of various regions in Japan at the same time of the year.
| Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| Hokkaido | Sendai | Nagano |
| Nagoya | Hiroshima | Fukuoka |
| Okinawa |
Now, let’s plan to make your vacation in Japan the best experience ever!
