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Shanghai in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Shanghai in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Shanghai in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
February could be a good time to visit Shanghai, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +50°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in February. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shanghai has OK 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

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +52°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +36°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +64°F.

Is Shanghai warm or cold in February?

Shanghai is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper 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
+46°F+50°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+14°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+79°F+88°F
Rainfall
61 mm66 mm105 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%72%72%
Air pressure
1025 HPa1023 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
1188
Cloudy days
998
Rainy days
101014
Snowy days
110

February typically has worse weather conditions compared to January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +46°F to +50°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 61 mm to 66 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%. Winds are stronger in comparison to January, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in January to 8 in February.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

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 7 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 6 m/s to 2 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
Total precipitation in February is about 304 mm, with a 54% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 104 mm, which is considered heavy rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 57% chance of precipitation and 262 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% 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
☀️
+59°F
2 February
☀️
+45°F
3 February
☀️
+48°F
4 February
☀️
+50°F
5 February
☁️
+50°F
6 February
🌧️
+52°F
7 February
☀️
+54°F
8 February
🌧️
+50°F
9 February
🌧️
+50°F
10 February
☁️
+48°F
11 February
🌧️
+51°F
12 February
🌧️
+59°F
13 February
🌧️
+45°F
14 February
☁️
+44°F
15 February
☀️
+48°F
16 February
☀️
+53°F
17 February
☀️
+55°F
18 February
☀️
+70°F
19 February
☀️
+52°F
20 February
☀️
+54°F
21 February
☁️
+46°F
22 February
☁️
+48°F
23 February
🌧️
+46°F
24 February
☀️
+50°F
25 February
☀️
+48°F
26 February
☀️
+48°F
27 February
☀️
+54°F
28 February
☀️
+65°F
In February 2023 Shanghai had 16 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Shanghai climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+65°F) and the highest in 2016 (+72°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 716 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 3129 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai in February:

Is February a good time to visit Shanghai?

It’s always a good time to visit Shanghai, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

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, 2023.

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.