Kyoto in February
Plum blossom and winter calm
The short answer
February is one of the best months to visit Kyoto.
Still cold, but the first plum blossoms appear late in the month and Setsubun (around 3 February) brings lively festivals at Yasaka and Yoshida shrines. It is one of the best-value months to visit.
7/10 overall2–10°CLow crowds$$
Weather4.5/10
Crowds8.5/10
Prices$$
Events6.5/10
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 2–10°C
- Plum blossom and winter calm
- Crowds
- Low
- Low
- Prices
- $$
- $$
+Lowest prices and lightest crowds
–Cold and often grey
My tip for February
Pack warm layers and plan onsen or tea-house stops for afternoons.
- Budget travel
- Plum blossom
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Kyoto, 8th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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