Tokyo vs Kyoto

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.

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

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

Tokyo reaches an average high of 9°C (48°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Kyoto averages 8°C (46°F) for the high and 1°C (34°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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.

Tokyo receives approximately 66 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Kyoto sees 74 mm over 10 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%.