Shanghai weather in February (Shanghai Area, China)

How's the weather trend in Shanghai as February approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of February in Shanghai typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 11°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Shanghai in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 117 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days October typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and June tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shanghai climate page with graphs.

 

Shanghai, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 117 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in February

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shanghai.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.