Nagasaki weather in February
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Nagasaki station (27 m above sea level).
- High
- 12.0°C (54°F)
- Low
- 4.5°C (40°F)
- Precipitation
- 84.0 mm
- Wet days
- 8.7 days
- Sunshine
- 122 hours
- Snow on ground
- 0.5 days
- Highs rise 1.3°C from January and climb another 3.3°C into March.
- That is 9.2°C below Nagasaki's yearly average high of 21.2°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Nagasaki is the 7th warmest in February: 0.4°C cooler than Kumamoto and 0.4°C warmer than Fukuoka.
- February is Nagasaki's 3rd driest month (84.0 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Nagasaki has the 14th highest precipitation in February: 7.9 mm less than Sapporo and 0.8 mm more than Kumamoto.
- Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 8.7 days, and 10 mm or more on 3.0 days.
- Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.6 days.
- The temperature drops below 0°C on 1.5 nights.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 13.8 days, and 3.7 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- On 15 February 2027 the sun rises at 7:04 and sets at 18:06 in Nagasaki, giving 11 hours 2 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).
- Average temperature
- 8.1°C (47°F)
- Humidity
- 65%
Early, mid and late February
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 February | 10.8°C | 3.7°C | 24.6 mm |
| 11–20 February | 11.9°C | 4.5°C | 31.6 mm |
| 21–28 February | 13.7°C | 5.7°C | 27.8 mm |
By the last ten days of February the average high in Nagasaki is 2.9°C higher than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 February is the wettest (31.6 mm) and 1–10 February the driest (24.6 mm).
What to wear in Nagasaki in February
Is Nagasaki cold in February?
Yes, it is chilly. Nagasaki averages 12.0°C (54°F) by day and 4.5°C (40°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 21–31 January (highs of 10.3°C), is over by 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 1.5 nights.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.7 days.
Shoes
- Shoes with good grip: snow or sleet falls on 5.0 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 Nagasaki Prefecture were 57.0% full on average (7th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 52,160 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 46.0% in January and 58.3% in March.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nagasaki in February?
The average high is 12.0°C (54°F) and the average low 4.5°C (40°F). 84.0 mm of rain falls on about 8.7 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Nagasaki 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 1.5 nights. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.7 days.
Is Nagasaki cold in February?
Yes, it is chilly. Nagasaki averages 12.0°C (54°F) by day and 4.5°C (40°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 21–31 January (highs of 10.3°C), is over by February.
Does it snow in Nagasaki in February?
Sometimes. Snow or sleet falls on 5.0 days in an average February, but snow rarely stays on the ground (JMA, 1991–2020).
Is Nagasaki busy in February?
In February 2025, hotels and inns across Nagasaki Prefecture were 57.0% full on average (7th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 52,160 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for February in Nagasaki?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Nagasaki in February is 22.6°C (73°F), on 24 February 2010. The lowest is −4.8°C (23°F), on 12 February 1893.
What events are on in Nagasaki in February?
Nomozaki Daffodil Festival: Usually late January to early February. Setsubun festivals at Nagasaki temples and shrines: Around 3 and 4 February every year. Nagasaki Lantern Festival: Early to late February. Memorial Mass for the Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan: First Sunday of February every year.
February records in Nagasaki
The extremes the JMA has measured in February at its Nagasaki station.
- Hottest February day
- 22.6°C (73°F) on 24 February 2010 (records since 1879); also on 7 February 1890
- Coldest February night
- −4.8°C (23°F) on 12 February 1893 (records since 1879); also on 12 February 1884
- Wettest February day
- 100.0 mm on 23 February 1979 (records since 1879)
- Deepest February snow
- 13 cm on 7 February 1945 (records since 1893)
- Most snow in one February day
- 6 cm on 27 February 1974 (records since 1953)
What's on in Nagasaki in February
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Nomozaki Daffodil Festivalのもざき水仙まつり | Usually late January to early February. 31 January – 15 February 2026. | Nomozaki area, Nagasaki City. A festival at a daffodil field with a view of Gunkanjima (Battleship Island). 2027 dates not yet announced. Official page |
| Setsubun festivals at Nagasaki temples and shrines節分祭 | Around 3 and 4 February every year | Temples and shrines in Nagasaki City. Many temples and shrines hold bean throwing and demon-fire burning. Some offer zenzai and rice cakes. Dates differ slightly by temple or shrine. Official page |
| Nagasaki Lantern Festival長崎ランタンフェスティバル | Early to late February. 5–21 February 2027. | Central Nagasaki City, including Shinchi Chinatown. About 15,000 lanterns and large lantern objects are set up across the city centre to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Official page |
| Memorial Mass for the Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan日本二十六聖人殉教記念ミサ | First Sunday of February every year | Nagasaki City. A memorial mass for the 26 Christians executed at Nishizaka on 5 February 1597. Official page |
Nagasaki before and after February
Other places in February
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Sources for this page
- Normals for 1991–2020: Nagasaki (長崎), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Nagasaki (長崎), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Nagasaki (長崎) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for February: Nagasaki (長崎) (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
- Nomozaki Daffodil Festival (のもざき水仙まつり)Nagasaki City Tourism (travel nagasaki)
- Setsubun festivals at Nagasaki temples and shrines (節分祭)Nagasaki City Tourism (travel nagasaki)
- Nagasaki Lantern Festival (長崎ランタンフェスティバル)Nagasaki City Tourism (travel nagasaki)
- Memorial Mass for the Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan (日本二十六聖人殉教記念ミサ)Nagasaki City Tourism (travel nagasaki)