Shandong Weather in February

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

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Qingdao Jinan Linyi Penglai

Considering a trip to Shandong, China this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Shandong in February

Shandong, China is a region in China. February in Shandong generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Penglai to 10°C (50°F) in Shan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Shan and -1°C (30°F) in Penglai.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shandong, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Dezhou with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to low snow/rainfall in Rizhao with 26 mm (1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Qingdao receives about 179 hours of sunlight in February, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Shandong in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shandong.

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 Shandong

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

Temperature range in Shandong (February)

Precipitation variation in Shandong (February)

Qingdao

In February Qingdao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
179 hours
221 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Qingdao →

Jinan

In February Jinan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
173 hours
212 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jinan →

Linyi

In February Linyi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Linyi →

Penglai

In February Penglai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Penglai →

Yantai

In February Yantai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Yantai →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Qingdao 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Jinan 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Linyi 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Penglai 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Yantai 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Qufu 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Shandong weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shandong, China in February?

February in Shandong, China brings unpleasant weather. In Qingdao, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Shandong, China in February?

Daytime temperatures in Qingdao peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in February, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Shandong, China during February, with Qingdao averaging close to 22 mm (0.9 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Shandong, China?

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

On average, the best time to visit Shandong, China is in May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Qingdao. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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