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China Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in China in February.

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Are you planning a trip a to China in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in China in February

China has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Genhe at -12°C (10°F) to warm in Jinghong at 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Jinghong and -28°C (-18°F) in Genhe.

For a closer look at conditions across China, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Ejin with an average of 0.6 mm (0.02 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Heping with 172 mm (6.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Beijing as an example - it receives around 188 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in China in February

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in China

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in China?

Temperature range in China (February)

Precipitation variation in China (February)

Beijing

In February Beijing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
188 hours
231 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
4 mm (0.2 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Beijing →

Shanghai

In February Shanghai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
117 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Shanghai →

Guangzhou

In February Guangzhou generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
72 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Guangzhou →

Chengdu

In February Chengdu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
51 hours
84 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Chengdu →

Xi'an

In February Xi'an generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
97 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Xi'an →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in China in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Beijing 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 7.3 mm (0.3 in)
Shanghai 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Guangzhou 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Qingdao 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Lijiang 15°C (59°F) 0°C (32°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Sanya 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

China weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in China in February?

China typically experiences unpleasant weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Beijing average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in China in February?

Daytime temperatures in Beijing peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in February, dropping to about -5°C (23°F) overnight.

Does China get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Not particularly. Beijing averages just 7.3 mm (0.3 in) of snow/rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for China.

Is February a Good Time to Visit China?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to China with often unpleasant weather in Beijing.

On average, the best time to visit China is in April, September and October with generally perfect weather in Beijing. On the other hand, the weather in January and July tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in China.

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