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Dalian in February sees low temperatures, with highs around 3°C (37°F) and overnight lows of -2°C (28°F). With just 14 mm (0.6 in) of snow/rainfall on average, rain is rarely an issue.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June and September typically offer the best weather for Dalian.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Dalian typically rise from around 0°C (32°F) at the start of February to approximately 4°C (39°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -8°C (18°F) to -2°C (28°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Dalian spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 50 years of weather observations in Dalian between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Dalian in February. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. The water temperature sits at about 2°C (36°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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