Shikoku in February: 4 places compared
Averages for 1991–2020 from the JMA station in each place. Tap a heading to sort.
| Place (JMA station) | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Wet days | Sun (hours) | Clothes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu | 10.5 | 2.2 | 6.7 | 144 | Chilly |
| Matsuyama | 11.0 | 2.8 | 7.3 | 142 | Chilly |
| Kochi | 13.2 | 3.1 | 6.8 | 177 | Chilly |
| Tokushima | 10.8 | 3.1 | 6.0 | 152 | Chilly |
- The most wet days (1 mm or more of rain or snow) are in Matsuyama (7.3 days), the fewest in Tokushima (6.0 days).
- Precipitation ranges from 45.8 mm in Takamatsu to 107.8 mm in Kochi.
- Kochi gets the most sunshine (177 hours in the month) and Matsuyama the least (142 hours).
- Matsuyama and Kochi are warmer than Tokyo (10.9°C) in February; the rest are colder.
Early, mid and late February in Shikoku
Average high and low for each ten days of February (JMA ten-day normals, 1991–2020).
| Place (JMA station) | 1–10 (°C) | 11–20 (°C) | 21–28 (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu | 9.7low 1.6 | 10.5low 2.2 | 11.6low 2.9 |
| Matsuyama | 10.1low 2.1 | 11.0low 2.9 | 12.4low 3.7 |
| Kochi | 12.2low 2.1 | 13.1low 3.1 | 14.5low 4.4 |
| Tokushima | 9.9low 2.5 | 10.7low 3.2 | 11.9low 3.9 |
In Takamatsu, the average high is 9.7°C in the first ten days of February, 10.5°C in the middle ten and 11.6°C in the last ten.
Matsuyama, Kochi and Tokushima are at least 2°C warmer by the end of February than at the start.
What to wear in Shikoku in February
How we choose: from the JMA's average high and low for February, by our own rules.
All 4 places are at the same level in February: Chilly.
| Level | Average high | What to wear | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilly | 10 to 15°C | A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater. | Takamatsu 10.5°C, Matsuyama 11.0°C, Kochi 13.2°C and Tokushima 10.8°C |
Flowers and autumn colour in Shikoku in February
| Place (JMA station) | What | Average date | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokushima | Plum blossom opens | 6 February | 1 February 2026 |
The first plum blossom in Shikoku in an average year is in Tokushima 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 Shikoku in February
National holidays in February 2027:
- Thu 11 February — National Foundation Day
- Tue 23 February — Emperor's Birthday
- Ehime Prefecture57.5%
- Kagawa Prefecture53.4%
- Tokushima Prefecture50.4%
- Kochi Prefecture45.4%
More on Shikoku and February
Shikoku in other months
- Shikoku in January
- Shikoku in March
- Shikoku in April
- Shikoku in November
- Shikoku in December
- Shikoku by month
Other regions in February
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Shikoku in February?
In February, average highs across 4 places in Shikoku run from 10.5°C (51°F) in Takamatsu to 13.2°C (56°F) in Kochi (JMA, 1991–2020). Takamatsu, the main city, averages 10.5°C by day and 2.2°C at night. Snow is rare on the ground, but snow or sleet falls on 6.4 days in Takamatsu.
What should I wear in Shikoku in February?
Chilly (Takamatsu, Matsuyama, Kochi and Tokushima): A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.
Is there snow in Shikoku in February?
Not much on the ground. Snow or sleet falls on 6.4 days in Takamatsu 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 Shikoku in February?
Kochi, with an average high of 13.2°C (56°F). Next are Matsuyama (11.0°C) and Tokushima (10.8°C). The coldest is Takamatsu (10.5°C).
February records in Shikoku
The highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in February at each JMA station, with the date.
| Place (JMA station) | Highest (°C) | Lowest (°C) | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu | 24.027 February 1954 | −6.019 February 1977 | 1942 |
| Matsuyama | 24.527 February 1954 | −8.312 February 1913 | 1890 |
| Kochi | 25.211 February 1962 | −7.917 February 1977 | 1886 |
| Tokushima | 23.222 February 2004 | −6.09 February 1945 | 1892 |
The hottest February day on record here was 25.2°C (77°F) in Kochi on 11 February 1962.
The coldest was −8.3°C (17°F) in Matsuyama on 12 February 1913.
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- Normals for 1991–2020: Matsuyama (松山), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
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