Dunhuang weather in February (Gansu, China)

Can you expect sunny skies in Dunhuang in February? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Dunhuang includes low temperatures and almost no snow/rainfall. February marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -7°C.

Precipitation

Dunhuang in February usually receives almost no snow/rainfall, averaging around 1.5 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 219 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunhuang, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 1.5 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 40%  

Sunshine 219 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 73%  

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

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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