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Shanghai Area Weather in February

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

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Shanghai Songjiang Jiading Qingpu

Planning a getaway to Shanghai Area, China this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Shanghai Area in February

Shanghai Area, China is a region in China. February in Shanghai Area generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Shanghai.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chongming with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Nanhui with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Shanghai gets approximately 117 hours of sunlight in February, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Shanghai Area by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shanghai Area - and find the best time to visit. (based on Shanghai)

January9°C (48°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shanghai Area in February

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

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 Shanghai Area

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

Temperature range in Shanghai Area (February)

Precipitation variation in Shanghai Area (February)

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 mixed 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
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Shanghai →

Songjiang

In February Songjiang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
117 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Songjiang →

Jiading

In February Jiading generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
117 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 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
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Jiading →

Qingpu

In February Qingpu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
117 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Qingpu →

Nanhui

In February Nanhui generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
117 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shanghai 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Songjiang 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Jiading 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Qingpu 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Nanhui 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Baoshan 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Shanghai Area weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shanghai Area, China in February?

Expect mixed weather across Shanghai Area, China in February. The popular destination of Shanghai averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Shanghai Area, China in February?

Daytime temperatures in Shanghai peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in February, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Shanghai Area, China get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Shanghai Area, China. Shanghai averages only about 71 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Shanghai Area, China?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Shanghai Area, China due to the typically mixed weather in Shanghai.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly excellent weather in Shanghai. On the other hand, the months of January, June and July tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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