01Weather
Shanghai weather in February
Afternoons in February average 11.3 °C (52 °F) and nights cool to 4.0 °C (39 °F). The month brings about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain spread over roughly 12 days. Compared with January it is 1.5 °C warmer; March is 5.5 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical February | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 18 °C / 64 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 6 °C / 43 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 0 °C / 32 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 4.3 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 40 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest February day 2016–2025 | 26.0 °C / -5.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | 06:46 | 17:29 | 10.7 h |
| 15 February | 06:35 | 17:41 | 11.1 h |
| 28 February | 06:21 | 17:51 | 11.5 h |
Daylight grows by about 48 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Shanghai).
03Crowds
How busy Shanghai is in February
moderate The main sights are moderate in February. What drives it:
- Spring Festival and Lantern Festival at Yuyuan Garden
- domestic holiday peak if it falls in February
04Public holidays
Public holidays in February 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2027 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Shanghai in February
Every year in February
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival | Spring Festival to Lantern Festival | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Shanghai in February
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
February is cold, often grey, with afternoons around 10 °C, and shaped by Spring Festival if it falls this month, with lantern displays at Yu Garden, firecrackers on the eve and the Lantern Festival two weeks later. The holiday week sells out transport and fills hotels; the fortnight after is empty and cheap. Plum blossom appears late in the month in the parks. Rain falls on about ten days.
Disneyland is packed in the holiday week and quiet after. The Longhua Temple's New Year bell is the city's traditional midnight. The Shanghai Museum and the Power Station of Art are the quiet afternoons. Daylight passes eleven hours by month-end. For the cool, wet transition and the first mild afternoons, see March.
09Compare
Shanghai month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 °C | 3 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 11 °C | 4 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| March | 17 °C | 8 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 22 °C | 14 °C | 11 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 26 °C | 18 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| June | 29 °C | 22 °C | 15 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 34 °C | 27 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 34 °C | 27 °C | 14 | – | busy | Mixed |
| September | 30 °C | 23 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 24 °C | 17 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| November | 19 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| December | 12 °C | 5 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about February? See the best time to visit Shanghai.
10Elsewhere
February in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul in February | 6 °C | – |
| Beijing in February | 7 °C | 3 |
| Kyoto in February | 11 °C | 8 |
| Tokyo in February | 12 °C | 7 |
| Bangkok in February | 34 °C | – |
| Singapore in February | 31 °C | 6 |
11FAQ
Shanghai in February: your questions
Is February a good time to visit Shanghai?
February is a good month to visit Shanghai. Daytime highs average 11 °C (52 °F), rain falls on about 12 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Shanghai in February?
Expect cool days around 11 °C (52 °F) and nights near 4 °C (39 °F). One February in ten brings afternoons above 18 °C, and one in ten stays below 6 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in February?
February brings about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain over roughly 12 days, which is showery by Shanghai standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 40 percent.
What should I wear in Shanghai in February?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Shanghai crowded in February?
The main sights are moderate in February. Main drivers: Spring Festival and Lantern Festival at Yuyuan Garden; domestic holiday peak if it falls in February.
What time does it get dark in Shanghai in February?
Around the middle of February the sun sets at about 17:41 and rises at 06:35, giving 11.1 hours of daylight.