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

The JMA's figures for Ise come from its Obata station in Ise City (10 m above sea level). In February, Ise averages a high of 10.2°C (50°F) and a low of 0.5°C (33°F), with 68.3 mm of rain or snow on about 5.9 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

Ise weather in February

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Obata station (10 m above sea level).

High
10.2°C (50°F)
Low
0.5°C (33°F)
Precipitation
68.3 mm
Wet days
5.9 days
Sunshine
163 hours
  • Highs rise 0.7°C from January and climb another 3.6°C into March.
  • That is 10.4°C below Ise's yearly average high of 20.6°C.
  • Of our 34 places with temperature records, Ise is the 16th warmest in February: 0.1°C cooler than Hachioji and 0.1°C warmer than Kobe.
  • February is Ise's 3rd driest month (68.3 mm).
  • Of our 35 places, Ise has the 17th highest precipitation in February: 1.5 mm less than Fukuoka and 2.2 mm more than Kusatsu Onsen.
  • Rain or snow of 1 mm or more falls on 5.9 days, and 10 mm or more on 2.5 days.
  • Rain or snow of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.5 days.
  • The temperature drops below 0°C on 13.3 nights.
  • The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 19.3 days, and 2.9 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
Average temperature
5.2°C (41°F)

Early, mid and late February

Ise in February by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
DaysHighLowPrecipitation
1–10 February9.3°C−0.3°C13.6 mm
11–20 February10.0°C0.4°C27.7 mm
21–28 February11.4°C1.3°C27.2 mm

By the last ten days of February the average high in Ise is 2.1°C higher than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 11–20 February is the wettest (27.7 mm) and 1–10 February the driest (13.6 mm).

What to wear in Ise in February

Is Ise cold in February?

Yes, it is chilly. Ise averages 10.2°C (50°F) by day and 0.5°C (33°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 21–31 January (highs of 9.1°C), is over by February.

Chilly: highs around 10.2°C

  • A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.
  • Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 13.3 nights.
  • Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.7°C warmer than early mornings on average.
  • A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 5.9 days.

Pack

  • Folding umbrella
  • Gloves and a warm hat

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 Mie Prefecture were 51.2% full on average (11th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 15,150 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 47.7% in January and 61.0% in March.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ise in February?

The average high is 10.2°C (50°F) and the average low 0.5°C (33°F). 68.3 mm of rain or snow falls on about 5.9 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Ise in February?

A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater. Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 13.3 nights. Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.7°C warmer than early mornings on average. A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 5.9 days.

Is Ise cold in February?

Yes, it is chilly. Ise averages 10.2°C (50°F) by day and 0.5°C (33°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 21–31 January (highs of 9.1°C), is over by February.

Is Ise busy in February?

In February 2025, hotels and inns across Mie Prefecture were 51.2% full on average (11th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 15,150 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for February in Ise?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Ise in February is 21.5°C (71°F), on 20 February 2024. The lowest is −6.0°C (21°F), on 8 February 2018.

What events are on in Ise in February?

Kinen-sai (Ise Jingu spring prayer rite): Starts 17 February. Setsubun Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine: Every year on 3 February at 14:00. Mikuwa-sai (Ise Jingu, start of spring): On the day of Risshun in early February (4 February 2027). Kenkoku Kinen-sai (Ise Jingu, National Foundation Day rite): Every year on 11 February (11 February 2027): 7:00 at Toyouke Grand Shrine, 11:00 at Kotai Jingu.

February records in Ise

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

Hottest February day
21.5°C (71°F) on 20 February 2024 (records since 1979)
Coldest February night
−6.0°C (21°F) on 8 February 2018 (records since 1979); also on 19 February 2012
Wettest February day
101.0 mm on 15 February 1991 (records since 1976)

What's on in Ise in February

Events in Ise in February: dates from each organizer's official page
EventWhenWhere and what
Kinen-sai (Ise Jingu spring prayer rite)祈年祭Starts 17 FebruaryIse Jingu Naiku and Geku. Kinen-sai, the prayer for the year's harvest, is listed on 17 February in the Ise Jingu rites calendar. Official page
Setsubun Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine節分祭（二見興玉神社）Every year on 3 February at 14:00Futami Okitama Shrine, Futami-cho, Ise. A setsubun ceremony on the day before the start of spring, with a sacred dance and a bean-scattering stage. Red and blue demons appear and worshippers throw beans at them. The page says anyone may take part. Official page
Mikuwa-sai (Ise Jingu, start of spring)御鍬祭On the day of Risshun in early February (4 February 2027)Ise Jingu. Sacred kagura music is offered to pray for a good harvest, and a Mikuwa (sacred hoe) is given out. Official page
Kenkoku Kinen-sai (Ise Jingu, National Foundation Day rite)建国記念祭Every year on 11 February (11 February 2027): 7:00 at Toyouke Grand Shrine, 11:00 at Kotai JinguToyouke Grand Shrine (Geku) and Kotai Jingu (Naiku), Ise Jingu. Food offerings are made at the two main shrines and other shrines to mark the day Emperor Jimmu is said to have taken the throne. Official page

Ise before and after February

Ise: January, February and March (JMA, 1991–2020)
MonthHighLowPrecipitationWet days
January9.5°C (−0.7°C)0.2°C (−0.3°C)63.3 mm (−5.0 mm)5.4 days (−0.5 days)
February10.2°C0.5°C68.3 mm5.9 days
March13.8°C (+3.6°C)3.3°C (+2.8°C)121.3 mm (+53.0 mm)9.6 days (+3.7 days)

Other places in February

February: Ise against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
PlaceHighAgainst IseWet daysAgainst Ise
Nagoya10.5°C+0.3°C6.2 days+0.3 days
Nara9.9°C−0.3°C6.9 days+1.0 days
Kyoto10.0°C−0.2°C7.3 days+1.4 days
Osaka10.5°C+0.3°C6.3 days+0.4 days
Kobe10.1°C−0.1°C6.0 days+0.1 days

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Sources for this page

  1. Normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  2. Normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  3. Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  4. Records for February: Obata (小俣) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  5. National holidays (国民の祝日について)Cabinet Office
  6. 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
  7. Kinen-sai (Ise Jingu spring prayer rite) (祈年祭)Ise Jingu (Jingu Shicho)
  8. Setsubun Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine (節分祭（二見興玉神社）)Futami Okitama Shrine