Shanxi Weather in February

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

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Taiyuan Pingyao Datong Linfen

Considering a trip to Shanxi, 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 Shanxi in February

Shanxi, China is a region in China. In February, Shanxi experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and low precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Taihuai at 0°C (32°F) and cold in Yuncheng at 10°C (50°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Yuncheng and -12°C (10°F) in Taihuai.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Datong with an average of 7.9 mm (0.3 in) to low snow/rainfall in Linfen with 17 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Taiyuan typically sees 175 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Shanxi in February

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

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 Shanxi

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

Temperature range in Shanxi (February)

Precipitation variation in Shanxi (February)

Taiyuan

In February Taiyuan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
175 hours
203 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Taiyuan →

Pingyao

In February Pingyao 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
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Pingyao →

Datong

In February Datong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°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 (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Datong →

Linfen

In February Linfen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Linfen →

Yuncheng

In February Yuncheng generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Yuncheng →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Shanxi, in China.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taiyuan 6°C (43°F) -7°C (19°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Pingyao 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Datong 2°C (36°F) -12°C (10°F) 7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Linfen 8°C (46°F) -4°C (25°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Yuncheng 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Yangquan 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Shanxi weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in Shanxi, China brings unpleasant weather. In Taiyuan, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -7°C (19°F).

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

In Taiyuan, the average daytime high in February is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -7°C (19°F).

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

Not particularly. Taiyuan averages just 10 mm (0.4 in) of snow/rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Shanxi, China.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Shanxi, China?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Taiyuan. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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