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Karibetsu Weather in February

Karibetsu in February

The short of it: Karibetsu in February averages a high of -4 °C (25 °F) and a low of -10 °C (13 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -10° · rain 53 mm · daylight 10 h 20 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Karibetsu an average February high of -4°, a low of -10° and some 53 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 53 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 20 min in mid-February, 74 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Karibetsu runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Hamatonbetsu, 24 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Karibetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 27 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 20 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HamatonbetsuHokkaido24 km ESE-4°-11°48 mm
MakubetsuHokkaido28 km WNW-3°-9°61 mm
ToyotomiHokkaido32 km WSW-3°-9°63 mm
NakatonbetsuHokkaido33 km SSE-4°-12°54 mm
HoronobeHokkaido34 km SW-3°-10°62 mm
WakkanaiHokkaido40 km WNW-3°-8°62 mm
NakagawaHokkaido48 km S-3°-11°60 mm
EsashiHokkaido50 km SE-3°-10°46 mm
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The Almanac · Karibetsu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 53 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Karibetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-10°80 mm17 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-4°-10°53 mm16 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March1°-5°59 mm18 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April8°1°55 mm18 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May13°5°62 mm17 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
June16°10°65 mm14 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
July20°14°108 mm13 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August22°16°114 mm13 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September20°13°109 mm14 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°7°105 mm17 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-1°106 mm19 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December-2°-7°114 mm19 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Karibetsu in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Karibetsu in February?

Days average -4 °C (25 °F) and nights -10 °C (13 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 53 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Karibetsu?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Karibetsu in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 45 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Karibetsu in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Karibetsu in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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