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

In February, average highs across 8 places in Kyushu run from 9.0°C (48°F) in Yufuin to 14.6°C (58°F) in Kagoshima (JMA, 1991–2020). Fukuoka, the main city, averages 11.6°C by day and 4.4°C at night. Snow is rare on the ground, but snow or sleet falls on 5.9 days in Fukuoka.

Kyushu in February: 8 places compared

Averages for 1991–2020 from the JMA station in each place. Tap a heading to sort.

8 places in Kyushu in February: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Place (JMA station)High (°C)Low (°C)Wet daysSun (hours)Clothes
Fukuoka11.64.48.8124Chilly
Nagasaki12.04.58.7122Chilly
Kumamoto12.42.67.8141Chilly
Kagoshima14.65.89.1139Chilly
Oita11.53.06.8149Chilly
Miyazaki14.14.07.3171Chilly
Saga11.82.67.7140Chilly
YufuinAMeDAS9.0−1.69.2122Cold
  • The most wet days (1 mm or more of rain or snow) are in Yufuin (9.2 days), the fewest in Oita (6.8 days).
  • Precipitation ranges from 64.1 mm in Oita to 112.7 mm in Kagoshima.
  • Miyazaki gets the most sunshine (171 hours in the month) and Yufuin the least (122 hours).
  • Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Oita, Miyazaki and Saga are warmer than Tokyo (10.9°C) in February; the rest are colder.

Early, mid and late February in Kyushu

Average high and low for each ten days of February (JMA ten-day normals, 1991–2020).

Kyushu in February by ten-day period: average high and low in °C (JMA 1991–2020)
Place (JMA station)1–10 (°C)11–20 (°C)21–28 (°C)
Fukuoka10.4low 3.711.6low 4.413.0low 5.3
Nagasaki10.8low 3.711.9low 4.513.7low 5.7
Kumamoto11.1low 1.512.3low 2.514.3low 4.0
Kagoshima13.5low 4.714.5low 5.816.0low 7.4
Oita10.7low 2.311.5low 3.012.6low 4.0
Miyazaki13.2low 2.914.1low 4.015.1low 5.2
Saga10.5low 1.711.7low 2.613.4low 3.8
Yufuin7.6low −2.38.9low −1.610.8low −0.8

In Fukuoka, the average high is 10.4°C in the first ten days of February, 11.6°C in the middle ten and 13.0°C in the last ten.

Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Saga and Yufuin are at least 2°C warmer by the end of February than at the start.

What to wear in Kyushu in February

How we choose: from the JMA's average high and low for February, by our own rules.

In February the clothing level runs from Cold in Yufuin to Chilly in Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Oita, Miyazaki and Saga, so pack for the coldest place on your route.

What to wear in Kyushu in February, by average high
LevelAverage highWhat to wearPlaces
Chilly10 to 15°CA warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.Fukuoka 11.6°C, Nagasaki 12.0°C, Kumamoto 12.4°C, Kagoshima 14.6°C, Oita 11.5°C, Miyazaki 14.1°C and Saga 11.8°C
Cold5 to 10°CA winter coat over layers, and a scarf.Yufuin 9.0°C
  • Gloves and a warm hat: frost on 10 nights or more in Yufuin.

Flowers and autumn colour in Kyushu in February

Kyushu in February: average dates for 1991–2020 and the latest year (JMA sample trees)
Place (JMA station)WhatAverage dateLatest year
KumamotoPlum blossom opens3 February2 February 2026
KagoshimaPlum blossom opens2 February19 January 2026

The first plum blossom in Kyushu in an average year is in Kagoshima on 2 February.

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

Holidays and crowds in Kyushu in February

National holidays in February 2027:

  • Thu 11 February — National Foundation Day
  • Tue 23 February — Emperor's Birthday
How full hotels were in February 2025 (%)

Average room occupancy for all hotels and inns, by prefecture. Japan as a whole: 60.4%.

  1. Fukuoka Prefecture74.9%
  2. Miyazaki Prefecture66.3%
  3. Kumamoto Prefecture60.2%
  4. Nagasaki Prefecture57.0%
  5. Kagoshima Prefecture57.0%
  6. Oita Prefecture57.0%
  7. Saga Prefecture55.2%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kyushu in February?

In February, average highs across 8 places in Kyushu run from 9.0°C (48°F) in Yufuin to 14.6°C (58°F) in Kagoshima (JMA, 1991–2020). Fukuoka, the main city, averages 11.6°C by day and 4.4°C at night. Snow is rare on the ground, but snow or sleet falls on 5.9 days in Fukuoka.

What should I wear in Kyushu in February?

Cold (Yufuin): A winter coat over layers, and a scarf. Chilly (Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Oita, Miyazaki and Saga): A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.

Is there snow in Kyushu in February?

Not much on the ground. Snow or sleet falls on 5.9 days in Fukuoka in an average February, but no place here has snow lying for 5 days or more (JMA, 1991–2020).

Where is the warmest place in Kyushu in February?

Kagoshima, with an average high of 14.6°C (58°F). Next are Miyazaki (14.1°C) and Kumamoto (12.4°C). The coldest is Yufuin (9.0°C).

What events are on in Kyushu in February?

Setsubun Grand Festival, Kushida Shrine (Fukuoka), Maizuru Park Plum Festival (Fukuoka), Setsubun Grand Festival, Tochoji Temple (Fukuoka), Nomozaki Daffodil Festival (Nagasaki) and Setsubun festivals at Nagasaki temples and shrines (Nagasaki). Dates and official pages are on each place's month page.

February records in Kyushu

The highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in February at each JMA station, with the date.

February records in Kyushu (JMA, all years on record)
Place (JMA station)Highest (°C)Lowest (°C)Since
Fukuoka24.327 February 1912−8.25 February 19191890
Nagasaki22.624 February 2010−4.812 February 18931879
Kumamoto26.427 February 1912−9.211 February 19291890
Kagoshima24.321 February 2024−6.728 February 19231883
Oita25.522 February 2004−7.819 February 19181887
Miyazaki25.422 February 1930−6.611 February 19291886
Saga23.127 February 1912−6.219 February 19771891
Yufuin23.522 February 2004−13.23 February 20121977

The hottest February day on record here was 26.4°C (80°F) in Kumamoto on 27 February 1912.

The coldest was −13.2°C (8°F) in Yufuin on 3 February 2012.

What's on in Kyushu in February

Events in the places that have their own month page. Dates, venues and the organisers' official pages are on each place's page.

Fukuoka

  • Setsubun Grand Festival, Kushida Shrine
  • Maizuru Park Plum Festival
  • Setsubun Grand Festival, Tochoji Temple

Nagasaki

  • Nomozaki Daffodil Festival
  • Setsubun festivals at Nagasaki temples and shrines
  • Nagasaki Lantern Festival
  • Memorial Mass for the Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan

Kumamoto

  • Kumamoto Spring Plant Market
  • Kumamoto Castle Marathon 2027

Kagoshima

  • Sakurajima Daikon Fair
  • Setsubun Festival (Terukuni Shrine)

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