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What is Yasaka Shrine like in February?
February at Yasaka Shrine: Setsubun (2–3 February). Average high 10°C, low 1.6°C.
The grounds are open 24 hours all month, and free.
How crowded is it?
Our estimate describes a usual week and is the same in every month: 40 or lower before 10:00 and late in the evening, busy from late morning to early evening (Friday evenings are the busiest of the week). Seasons are not in it, so festival and holiday periods can be busier than shown.
A usual Saturday, hour by hour
- 6:00–7:0076:00–7:00: 7 out of 100
- 7:00–8:00147:00–8:00: 14 out of 100
- 8:00–9:00228:00–9:00: 22 out of 100
- 9:00–10:00349:00–10:00: 34 out of 100
- 10:00–11:004510:00–11:00: 45 out of 100
- 11:00–12:005511:00–12:00: 55 out of 100
- 12:00–13:006212:00–13:00: 62 out of 100
- 13:00–14:006613:00–14:00: 66 out of 100
- 14:00–15:006614:00–15:00: 66 out of 100
- 15:00–16:006315:00–16:00: 63 out of 100
- 16:00–17:005916:00–17:00: 59 out of 100
- 17:00–18:005417:00–18:00: 54 out of 100
- 18:00–19:005118:00–19:00: 51 out of 100
- 19:00–20:004719:00–20:00: 47 out of 100
- 20:00–21:004220:00–21:00: 42 out of 100
- 21:00–22:003321:00–22:00: 33 out of 100
- 22:00–23:002222:00–23:00: 22 out of 100
- 23:00–0:001523:00–0:00: 15 out of 100
Weather and what to wear
| Average high / low | 10°C / 1.6°C |
|---|---|
| Rain | 65.1 mm, about 7 days with 1 mm or more |
| Days below 0°C | About 7 |
Kyoto, JMA climate normals 1991–2020.
Cold weather gear is essential: a heavy down jacket or coat, a scarf, gloves and thermal innerwear (like Heattech) are must-haves.
Events in February
- 2–3 FebruarySetsubun. Dances by geiko and maiko of Kyoto’s geisha districts on the Dance Hall, followed by bean throwing.
Questions
- What is the weather like at Yasaka Shrine in February?
- In Kyoto, February averages a high of 10°C and a low of 1.6°C, with 65.1 mm of rain over about 7 rainy days (JMA normals, 1991–2020).
- What events are at Yasaka Shrine in February?
- Setsubun, 2–3 February: Dances by geiko and maiko of Kyoto’s geisha districts on the Dance Hall, followed by bean throwing.
- When is Yasaka Shrine least crowded in February?
- By our estimate, before 10:00 on any day, and late in the evening (from 19:00–21:00 on most days, 23:00 on Fridays). Our estimate is the same for every month: it doesn't include seasons.
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