How hot is Shanghai in February?

Daytime highs in Shanghai in February average 11°C (51°F); nights drop to about 3°C.

Does it rain in Shanghai in February?

Expect around 9.5 rainy days and 70 mm of rainfall in February.

Is February a good time to visit Shanghai?

February is a challenging month to visit Shanghai — consider April–May & October–November instead. Overall travel score: 4.8/10. The best months are April–May & October–November.

Shanghai weather in February

February is a challenging month to visit Shanghai — consider April–May & October–November instead. Expect highs around 11°C, lows near 3°C, and about 9.5 days with rain.

4.8 · Poortravel score for February

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg high

11°C

Avg low

3°C

Rainfall

70 mm

Rain days

9.5

Sunshine

5.9 h/day

Daylight

10.9 h

What to pack for Shanghai in February

a warm coat, hat and gloves
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 75%; max daily wind around 19 km/h.

How February compares

Best months in Shanghai: April–May & October–November. See the full best time to visit Shanghai guide.

Shanghai in February: the details

In February, Shanghai sees average daytime highs of 11°C (51°F) and overnight lows of 3°C (37°F). Rainfall totals roughly 70 mm across 9.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 5.9 hours per day with 10.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 75%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Shanghai, China (31.22, 121.46) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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