SeasonMapYakushima (Yakushima National Park) weather in February
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February in Yakushima: cold, soaked — a gamble, with 15 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Yakushima · #993 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yakushima in February
Other months in Yakushima
Yakushima's forum flags October as still within typhoon season, which can run through late in the month, and warns that heavy rain — not unusual on this famously wet island — can shut the trails and turn the rivers dangerous. Regulars still rate it among the best hiking months when the weather cooperates, so it's worth building a flexible day or two into the plan.
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Yakushima climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 69°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 159 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 41 km/h / 25 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yakushima 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.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Yakushima'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 weatherYakushima's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Yakushima in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Snow on the peaks
15 Dec – 31 Mar · usuallyClosuresIt is subtropical at sea level and alpine at the top. Miyanoura-dake holds snow through the winter, the high trails need proper kit, and the bus to Yakusugi Land can be cut off.
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Yakushima in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Yakushima?
- February in Yakushima: cold, soaked — a gamble, with 15 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Yakushima on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Yakushima in February?
- In February, Yakushima averages a daily high of 8.9°C and a low of 5.7°C, with about 159.3 mm of rain over roughly 15.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yakushima in February?
- Yakushima has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in February.