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Stone marker for Aragusuku Beach beside a large tree, with a sandy path leading to the sea in Miyakojima, Okinawa

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Miyakojima in February: weather, what to wear and what's on

In February, Miyakojima averages a high of 21.1°C (70°F) and a low of 16.6°C (62°F), with 119.8 mm of rain on about 10.8 days (JMA, 1991–2020). It is Miyakojima's driest month.

Miyakojima weather in February

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Miyakojima station (38 m above sea level).

High
21.1°C (70°F)
Low
16.6°C (62°F)
Precipitation
119.8 mm
Wet days
10.8 days
Sunshine
90 hours
  • Highs rise 0.5°C from January and climb another 1.7°C into March.
  • That is 5.3°C below Miyakojima's yearly average high of 26.4°C.
  • Of our 34 places with temperature records, Miyakojima is the 2nd warmest in February: 0.9°C cooler than Ishigaki and 0.9°C warmer than Naha.
  • Of our 35 places, Miyakojima has the 7th highest precipitation in February: 4.2 mm less than Ishigaki and 4.0 mm more than Niigata.
  • Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 10.8 days, and 10 mm or more on 4.1 days.
  • Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.9 days.
  • The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 9.7 days, and 6.5 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
Average temperature
18.6°C (65°F)
Humidity
74%
Days of 25°C or more
2.6 days

Early, mid and late February

Miyakojima in February by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
DaysHighLowPrecipitation
1–10 February20.5°C15.9°C35.4 mm
11–20 February21.3°C16.6°C43.1 mm
21–28 February21.8°C17.2°C41.4 mm

By the last ten days of February the average high in Miyakojima is 1.3°C higher than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 11–20 February is the wettest (43.1 mm) and 1–10 February the driest (35.4 mm).

What to wear on Miyakojima in February

Is Miyakojima cold in February?

No, it is mild. Miyakojima averages 21.1°C (70°F) by day and 16.6°C (62°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 21–31 January (highs of 20.2°C), is over by February.

Mild: highs around 21.1°C

  • Long sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan.
  • An umbrella: rain falls on 10.8 days.

Pack

  • Umbrella

Flowers and autumn colour on Miyakojima in February

Cherry blossom

In Okinawa the JMA watches a Taiwan cherry (hikanzakura). The sample tree in Naha opens around 17 January and is in full bloom around 9 February in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 9 January and was in full bloom on 6 February.

Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.

Holidays and crowds in February

National holidays in February 2027:

  • Thu 11 February — National Foundation Day
  • Tue 23 February — Emperor's Birthday

In February 2025, hotels and inns across Okinawa Prefecture were 62.1% full on average (5th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 619,050 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 52.5% in January and 59.6% in March.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like on Miyakojima in February?

The average high is 21.1°C (70°F) and the average low 16.6°C (62°F). 119.8 mm of rain falls on about 10.8 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear on Miyakojima in February?

Long sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan. An umbrella: rain falls on 10.8 days.

Is Miyakojima cold in February?

No, it is mild. Miyakojima averages 21.1°C (70°F) by day and 16.6°C (62°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 21–31 January (highs of 20.2°C), is over by February.

Is Miyakojima busy in February?

In February 2025, hotels and inns across Okinawa Prefecture were 62.1% full on average (5th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 619,050 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for February on Miyakojima?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Miyakojima in February is 27.6°C (82°F), on 27 February 2010. The lowest is 7.3°C (45°F), on 17 February 1977.

What events are on on Miyakojima in February?

Miyakojima University Ekiden Wide-Zumi 2027: 14 February (2027 edition).

When do the cherry blossoms open in Miyakojima?

In Okinawa the JMA watches a Taiwan cherry (hikanzakura). The sample tree in Naha opens around 17 January and is in full bloom around 9 February in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 9 January and was in full bloom on 6 February.

February records on Miyakojima

The extremes the JMA has measured in February at its Miyakojima station.

Hottest February day
27.6°C (82°F) on 27 February 2010 (records since 1938)
Coldest February night
7.3°C (45°F) on 17 February 1977 (records since 1938)
Wettest February day
132.4 mm on 1 February 1955 (records since 1938)

What's on on Miyakojima in February

Events on Miyakojima in February: dates from each organizer's official page
EventWhenWhere and what
Miyakojima University Ekiden Wide-Zumi 2027宮古島大学駅伝 ワイドー・ズミ202714 February (2027 edition)Miyakojima City Athletics Stadium. A university relay road race held at Miyakojima City Athletics Stadium. Official page

Miyakojima before and after February

Miyakojima: January, February and March (JMA, 1991–2020)
MonthHighLowPrecipitationWet days
January20.6°C (−0.5°C)16.3°C (−0.3°C)138.8 mm (+19.0 mm)12.3 days (+1.5 days)
February21.1°C16.6°C119.8 mm10.8 days
March22.8°C (+1.7°C)17.9°C (+1.3°C)138.7 mm (+18.9 mm)10.9 days (+0.1 days)

Other places in February

February: Miyakojima against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
PlaceHighAgainst MiyakojimaWet daysAgainst Miyakojima
Ishigaki22.0°C+0.9°C9.8 days−1.0 days
OkinawaNaha20.2°C−0.9°C9.9 days−0.9 days
Yakushima15.5°C−5.6°C13.6 days+2.8 days
Kagoshima14.6°C−6.5°C9.1 days−1.7 days
Nagasaki12.0°C−9.1°C8.7 days−2.1 days

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Sources for this page

  1. Normals for 1991–2020: Miyakojima (宮古島), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  2. Normals for 1991–2020: Miyakojima (宮古島), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  3. Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Miyakojima (宮古島) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  4. Records for February: Miyakojima (宮古島) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  5. Cherry blossom opening dates, 2021–2026 (さくらの開花日)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  6. Cherry blossom full-bloom dates, 2021–2026 (さくらの満開日)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  7. Yearly records of flowering and leaf colour since 1953 (生物季節観測累年値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  8. National holidays (国民の祝日について)Cabinet Office
  9. Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)Japan Tourism Agency
  10. Miyakojima University Ekiden Wide-Zumi 2027 (宮古島大学駅伝 ワイドー・ズミ2027)Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau (Okinawa Story)