Beijing Weather in February

Beijing New Year decoration

Chinese New Year decoration, Beijing

Weather: The coldest month is over, but spring is still around two months away. The weather is still cold, but warmer than January. Temperatures don’t get much above freezing, and it is very dry.Beijing sees the year's first sandstorms in this month. The city's ski season usually ends at the end of the month.

Clothing: A thick sweater and a warm winter coat are enough in general.

Be aware: The Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) may fall in early or mid-February. This is the best time of the year to experience authentic Chinese culture. However, the Spring Festival period is the busiest travel time around the country when trains and flights are fully booked days before departure. See Chinese New Year Travel Guide.

Also read: Why Travel to Beijing in China's Winter Low Season?

Beijing Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data

Date Average High Average Low
February   1 35 °F 1.67 °C 16 °F -8.89 °C
February   2 36 °F 2.22 °C 16 °F -8.89 °C
February   3 36 °F 2.22 °C 16 °F -8.89 °C
February   4 36 °F 2.22 °C 16 °F -8.89 °C
February   5 36 °F 2.22 °C 17 °F -8.33 °C
February   6 36 °F 2.22 °C 17 °F -8.33 °C
February   7 37 °F 2.78 °C 17 °F -8.33 °C
February   8 37 °F 2.78 °C 17 °F -8.33 °C
February   9 37 °F 2.78 °C 18 °F -7.78 °C
February   10 37 °F 2.78 °C 18 °F -7.78 °C
February   11 38 °F 3.33 °C 18 °F -7.78 °C
February   12 38 °F 3.33 °C 18 °F -7.78 °C
February   13 38 °F 3.33 °C 19 °F -7.22 °C
February   14 38 °F 3.33 °C 19 °F -7.22 °C
February   15 39 °F 3.89 °C 19 °F -7.22 °C
February   16 39 °F 3.89 °C 19 °F -7.22 °C
February   17 39 °F 3.89 °C 20 °F -6.67 °C
February   18 40 °F 4.44 °C 20 °F -6.67 °C
February   19 40 °F 4.44 °C 20 °F -6.67 °C
February   20 41 °F 5 °C 21 °F -6.11 °C
February   21 41 °F 5 °C 21 °F -6.11 °C
February   22 41 °F 5 °C 21 °F -6.11 °C
February   23 42 °F 5.56 °C 22 °F -5.56 °C
February   24 42 °F 5.56 °C 22 °F -5.56 °C
February   25 43 °F 6.11 °C 22 °F -5.56 °C
February   26 43 °F 6.11 °C 23 °F -5 °C
February   27 43 °F 6.11 °C 23 °F -5 °C
February   28 44 °F 6.67 °C 24 °F -4.44 °C
February   29 44 °F 6.67 °C 24 °F -4.44 °C

Beijing Climate Information by Month

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Q: Ester Asked on 2013-01-01 Reply
Hi, I''m planning to go Beijing from 11/Feb till 16/Feb. Things to do in my list includes Great Wall, Forbidden City, sight-seeing, shopping and eat. So, i''m concerned if small individually owned boutiques and eateries will be opened or not.
Beijing is a big and popular tourist city. The shops and restaurants in the main shopping street, such as Wangfujing Street, Xidan Shopping Mall, will be opened as usual from February 11th to 16th. Would you need us arrange tour for you, such as Day trip to Great Wall? How many people are there in your group including yourself? Ruby Zhao Replied on 2013-01-01
Q: alin Asked on 2012-12-18 Reply
Hi, I am planning to visit Beijing from 13 feb to 17 feb 2013. Are the shopping malls open after the new year holiday? About climbing/hiking the Great Wall, is it slippery as it is still covered by the snow?
Dear Sir or Madam, Most of the shopping maslls will open during or after the new year holiday, you could do shopping then. In February, the average temperature will be from -5℃ to 5℃（23-41℉）， it is very cold, but I am not sure whether it will snow or not. In general it won't last for a long time if it snows. You'd better wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather. Lussie Lu Replied on 2012-12-18
Q: daniel Asked on 2012-12-18 Reply
plan to vist beijing on the 17 of feb

Hi Daniel, welcome to Beijing. We are very glad to help arrange this tour for you. In order to give you an accurate quotation please help me with below the information:

1. Number of people in your group including yourself

2. Length of stay in Beijing

3. Inbound / outbound city

4. Besides Beijing, any other places or attractions that you want to visit

5. Class of Hotel: 3 / 4 / 5 star

After getting further information from you, we will send you a detailed itinerary.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-12-19
Q: Emmie Asked on 2012-08-19 Reply
Planning to go beijing on feb 4-7, 2013 any festival or highlights on those days and what shoes do i have to wear? Do i have to wear boorts?

Hi Emmie, there isn't any festival during Feb 4-7, 2013. The Spring festival falls on Feb.10, 2013. So if you stay longer, you can enjoy it. It will be still cold during this period, so please prepare any shoes or boots that may keep you warm. It is the low season for tourism, hence the price is very good. You can take a Li River Cruise in Guiln or go hiking on the Great Wall in Beijing and skiing there.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-08-19
Q: erin Asked on 2012-02-03 Reply
hi! im erin from indonesia. me and my family are going to beijing on 9.2.12 - 13.2.12. is there any festival during that day? im from tropical sunny country and going to meet -8c temperature, what should i prepare beside the thick jacket, glove, shawl, and snow boots? thx. :]
Hi Erin, Thank you for your inquiry. Regarding your inquiry, I am sorry to inform you that there is no festival in these days. The famous Lantern Festival is on February 6. About the temperature, beside the things you mentioned, hat, ear shield and mask are recommended to bring, and please prepare some , please cover your body as much as possible. But Beijing has heating system in most of the rooms, so you needn't worry about the weather in your hotel. By the way, please visit the following page to get further information of the things you need to bring: http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/travel-tools/checklist.htm Hope it helps. Wish you a nice journey! Robert Hui Replied on 2012-02-04