Gansu weather in February
Are you planning a trip to Gansu in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Gansu in February?
Gansu is a region in China. February in Gansu generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. February is a winter month.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Xiahe at -0°C and cold in Dunhuang at 7°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Dunhuang and -17°C in Xiahe.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 1.5 mm to low snow/rainfall in Pingliang with 21 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 181 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lanzhou. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gansu in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gansu climate page.
Where to go in Gansu in February
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Average weather in Lanzhou
In February Lanzhou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Dunhuang
In February Dunhuang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Zhangye
In February Zhangye generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Jiayuguan
In February Jiayuguan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Pingliang
In February Pingliang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Gansu?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Lanzhou, February may not be the ideal time to visit Gansu.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lanzhou. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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