Nagano weather in February
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Nagano station (418 m above sea level).
- High
- 5.3°C (42°F)
- Low
- −3.7°C (25°F)
- Precipitation
- 49.1 mm
- Wet days
- 8.9 days
- Sunshine
- 140 hours
- Snow on ground
- 17.7 days
- Highs rise 1.5°C from January and climb another 5.0°C into March.
- That is 12.5°C below Nagano's yearly average high of 17.8°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Nagano is the 9th coldest in February: 1.1°C cooler than Niigata and 0.6°C warmer than Takayama.
- February is Nagano's 2nd driest month (49.1 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Nagano has the 6th lowest precipitation in February: 1.8 mm less than Tokyo Disney Resort and 3.0 mm more than Hachioji.
- Rain or snow of 1 mm or more falls on 8.9 days, and 10 mm or more on 1.3 days.
- The temperature drops below 0°C on 25.4 nights.
- On 1.3 days it stays below 0°C all day.
- 50 cm of snow falls in an average February; snow lies on the ground on 17.7 days.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 16.4 days, and 2.4 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- On 15 February 2027 the sun rises at 6:36 and sets at 17:27 in Nagano, giving 10 hours 51 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).
- Average temperature
- 0.4°C (33°F)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Deepest snow (average of each year's deepest)
- 23 cm
Early, mid and late February
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 February | 4.1°C | −4.4°C | 13.8 mm |
| 11–20 February | 5.0°C | −3.8°C | 21.5 mm |
| 21–28 February | 7.1°C | −2.6°C | 13.8 mm |
By the last ten days of February the average high in Nagano is 3.0°C higher than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 February is the wettest (21.5 mm) and 1–10 February the driest (13.8 mm).
What to wear in Nagano in February
- A winter coat over layers, and a scarf.
- Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 25.4 nights.
- A waterproof jacket with a hood: rain or snow falls on 8.9 days.
Shoes
- Waterproof boots with good grip: snow lies on the ground on 17.7 days (deepest 23 cm on average).
Pack
- Waterproof jacket with a hood
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Scarf
- Waterproof boots with grip
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 Nagano Prefecture were 41.8% full on average (5th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 379,700 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 38.3% in January and 32.9% in March.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nagano in February?
The average high is 5.3°C (42°F) and the average low −3.7°C (25°F). 49.1 mm of rain or snow falls on about 8.9 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Nagano in February?
A winter coat over layers, and a scarf. Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 25.4 nights. A waterproof jacket with a hood: rain or snow falls on 8.9 days.
Does it snow in Nagano in February?
Yes. 50 cm of snow falls in an average February, and snow lies on the ground on 17.7 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
Is Nagano busy in February?
In February 2025, hotels and inns across Nagano Prefecture were 41.8% full on average (5th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 379,700 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for February in Nagano?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Nagano in February is 22.5°C (72°F), on 28 February 1912. The lowest is −16.4°C (2°F), on 3 February 1936.
What events are on in Nagano in February?
Setsubun at Zenkoji: 3 February every year. Nagano Tomyo Festival: Four days in February (2026: 20 to 23 February).
February records in Nagano
The extremes the JMA has measured in February at its Nagano station.
- Hottest February day
- 22.5°C (72°F) on 28 February 1912 (records since 1889)
- Coldest February night
- −16.4°C (2°F) on 3 February 1936 (records since 1889); also on 6 February 1906
- Wettest February day
- 36.0 mm on 16 February 1899 (records since 1889)
- Deepest February snow
- 71 cm on 26 February 1945 (records since 1892)
- Most snow in one February day
- 36 cm on 17 February 1991 (records since 1953)
What's on in Nagano in February
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Setsubun at Zenkoji節分会 | 3 February every year | Zenkoji Temple, from the Niomon gate to the main hall. A procession of red and blue demons walks to the main hall, followed by a ritual and a bean-throwing from the hall corridor. Advance application is requested to join the bean-throwing. Official page |
| Nagano Tomyo Festival長野灯明まつり | Four days in February (2026: 20 to 23 February) | Nagano Station to Zenkoji, and Joyama Park. A lantern and light festival held in the Zenkoji area. The 23rd festival ran from Friday 20 to Monday 23 February 2026. Official page |
Nagano before and after February
Other places in February
| Place | High | Against Nagano | Wet days | Against Nagano |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusatsu Onsen | 0.7°C | −4.6°C | 10.7 days | +1.8 days |
| Karuizawa | 3.5°C | −1.8°C | 5.3 days | −3.6 days |
| Toyama | 7.4°C | +2.1°C | 18.2 days | +9.3 days |
| Takayama | 4.7°C | −0.6°C | 11.7 days | +2.8 days |
| Shirakawa-goShirakawa | 3.8°C | −1.5°C | 17.1 days | +8.2 days |
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Sources for this page
- Normals for 1991–2020: Nagano (長野), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Nagano (長野), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Nagano (長野) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for February: Nagano (長野) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Sunrise and sunset by prefectural capital (各地のこよみ)National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
- National holidays (国民の祝日について)Cabinet Office
- 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
- Setsubun at Zenkoji (節分会)Zenkoji Temple
- Nagano Tomyo Festival (長野灯明まつり)Nagano City