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Shanghai in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Shanghai in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Shanghai in February 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Shanghai in February? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +10°C and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 64 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shanghai has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Shanghai in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shanghai for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 62% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +21°C.

Is Shanghai warm or cold in February?

Shanghai is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to +3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Shanghai, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Shanghai in February

Shanghai weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+8°C+10°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-8°C-10°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+26°C+31°C
Rainfall
57 mm64 mm100 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%71%71%
Air pressure
1025 HPa1022 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
1199
Cloudy days
141313
Rainy days
569
Snowy days
100

February weather is still as good as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +10°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 57 mm to 64 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in January to 9 in February.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Shanghai in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Shanghai is gradually decreasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Shanghai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 50%, leading to total precipitation of around 117 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 48 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Shanghai wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 252 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Shanghai?

This is the weather in Shanghai in February 2023:
1 February
☀️
+8°C
2 February
🌧️
+6°C
3 February
☀️
+7°C
4 February
☀️
+8°C
5 February
☀️
+6°C
6 February
☀️
+7°C
7 February
🌧️
+5°C
8 February
☀️
+8°C
9 February
🌧️
+7°C
10 February
☀️
+9°C
11 February
🌧️
+8°C
12 February
☁️
+9°C
13 February
☀️
+8°C
14 February
☀️
+11°C
15 February
☀️
+7°C
16 February
☁️
+8°C
17 February
🌧️
+5°C
18 February
🌧️
+7°C
19 February
☀️
+6°C
20 February
☀️
+5°C
21 February
☀️
+9°C
22 February
☀️
+8°C
23 February
☀️
+7°C
24 February
☀️
+9°C
25 February
☀️
+12°C
26 February
☀️
+17°C
27 February
☀️
+15°C
28 February
☀️
+21°C
In February 2023 Shanghai had 20 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 58%, with a maximum of 78% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Shanghai climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Shanghai in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+6°C) and the highest in 2020 (+17°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 314 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai in February:

Is February a good time to visit Shanghai?

February is a really good time to go to Shanghai. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Shanghai.

Can you sunbathe in Shanghai in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Shanghai rainy in February?

Shanghai is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Shanghai in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shanghai in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Shanghai

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shanghai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.