SeasonMapKumamoto weather in February
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February in Kumamoto: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Kumamoto · #894 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kumamoto in February
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Kumamoto climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sea temperature | 10°C / 51°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 103 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.5 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kumamoto in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kumamoto's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKumamoto's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Kumamoto in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Mount Aso crater alerts
1 Jan – 31 DecVolcanic activityClosuresNakadake is the day trip everyone books and the one that gets cancelled: the crater rim closes without notice on gas readings or a raised alert, and has been shut for long stretches. Check before you drive out. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kumamoto — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kumamoto?
Kumamoto in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Kumamoto?
- February in Kumamoto: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Kumamoto on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Kumamoto in February?
- In February, Kumamoto averages a daily high of 11.3°C and a low of 4.5°C, with about 102.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kumamoto in February?
- Kumamoto has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in February.
- Does it snow in Kumamoto in February?
- Kumamoto sees roughly 1.5 cm of snowfall in February.
Other months in Kumamoto
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Similar destinations in East Asia — February
Within 300 km: Hiroshima's Oyster season around 15 Oct – 15 Mar, and Yakushima's Snow on the peaks around 15 Dec – 31 Mar.