February · China
Best time to visit Shanghai in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shanghai in February
Average temperature 6°C, 111 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 111 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Shanghai scores 4.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 111 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bund nights, gardens, and riverfront walks thrive in late spring through early autumn.
February in Shanghai — the hardest end of the year
February averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 111 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shanghai in February?
- In February, Shanghai averages 6°C, 111 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Shanghai?
- February earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shanghai in February?
- Expect about 111 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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