February · China
Best time to visit Nanjing in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nanjing in February
Average temperature 4°C, 86 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Nanjing scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nanjing is a former Chinese capital on the Yangtze, known for Ming walls, plane trees and its memorials.
February in Nanjing: expect compromises
February averages 4°C (39°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nanjing in February?
- In February, Nanjing averages 4°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Nanjing?
- February earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nanjing in February?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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