Kyoto vs Tokyo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Tokyo edges ahead as the better destination in February. Tokyo offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Kyoto sees 8 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Kyoto is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. Tokyo is cooler at 9°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Tokyo is the stronger choice in February.

Kyoto reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Tokyo averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and 1°C (34°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Kyoto receives approximately 74 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Tokyo sees 66 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Tokyo the drier option by 2 rain days and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.