Weather in February in Sichuan
Thinking about venturing to Sichuan this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sichuan in February?
Sichuan is a region in China. Sichuan has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. February is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Jiuzhaigou at -1°C and mild in Xichang at 15°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Xichang and -12°C in Jiuzhaigou.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Daocheng with an average of 15 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Dujiangyan with 98 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 51 hours of sunlight in Chengdu. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sichuan in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sichuan climate page.
Where to go in Sichuan in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Sichuan?
Chengdu
In February Chengdu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Emeishan
In February Emeishan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Jiuzhaigou
In February Jiuzhaigou generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Mianyang
In February Mianyang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Ya'an
In February Ya'an generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Sichuan?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Chengdu, February might be a good time to visit Sichuan. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Sichuan is in March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Chengdu. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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