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Shanghai Weather in February

Shanghai February Scenery

The weather is chilly, windy, and humid. Temperatures rise a bit from January, and the average is around 3 °C (37 °F). It may snow in this month, but rarely in quantity.

Warm winter clothes are recommended, including a down coat, thick trousers, warm shoes, a hat, and gloves. In addition, prepare for rain and bring rain gear, as it rains often in February.

The Chinese New Year may take place in early February or late January.It is the busiest time for travel as China's large population is on the move during this period. Train and flight tickets are in huge demand. If your travel dates coincide with the festival, be fully prepared. Shanghai Chocolate Dream Park opens from December 16, 2011 to February 19, 2012. There, visitors can not only see exhibitions of artworks made of chocolate, but also make chocolate souvenirs by themselves.

Otherwise, February marks a low travel season. Hotels and flights are cheaper, and fewer crowds are around. Planning to visit Shanghai in February? See China Highlights' Shanghai tours.

Shanghai Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data

Date	Average High		Average Low
February 1^st	45°F	7.22°C	33°F	.56°C
February 2^nd	45°F	7.22°C	33°F	.56°C
February 3^rd	45°F	7.22°C	33°F	.56°C
February 4^th	46°F	7.78°C	33°F	.56°C
February 5^th	46°F	7.78°C	33°F	.56°C
February 6^th	46°F	7.78°C	33°F	.56°C
February 7^th	46°F	7.78°C	33°F	.56°C
February 8^th	46°F	7.78°C	33°F	.56°C
February 9^th	46°F	7.78°C	33°F	.56°C
February 10^th	46°F	7.78°C	34°F	1.11°C
February 11^th	46°F	7.78°C	34°F	1.11°C
February 12^th	47°F	8.33°C	34°F	1.11°C
February 13^th	47°F	8.33°C	34°F	1.11°C
February 14^th	47°F	8.33°C	34°F	1.11°C
February 15^th	47°F	8.33°C	34°F	1.11°C
February 16^th	47°F	8.33°C	34°F	1.11°C
February 17^th	47°F	8.33°C	35°F	1.67°C
February 18^th	48°F	8.89°C	35°F	1.67°C
February 19^th	48°F	8.89°C	35°F	1.67°C
February 20^th	48°F	8.89°C	35°F	1.67°C
February 21^st	48°F	8.89°C	35°F	1.67°C
February 22^nd	48°F	8.89°C	35°F	1.67°C
February 23^rd	49°F	9.44°C	36°F	2.22°C
February 24^th	49°F	9.44°C	36°F	2.22°C
February 25^th	49°F	9.44°C	36°F	2.22°C
February 26^th	49°F	9.44°C	36°F	2.22°C
February 27^th	50°F	10°C	36°F	2.22°C
February 28^th	50°F	10°C	37°F	2.78°C
February 29^th	50°F	10°C	37°F	2.78°C
Average Climate for February	47.28°F	8.49°C	34.45°F	1.36°C

Shanghai Weather Forecast on Jan. 21, 2012
	Today 39°F \| 4°C Condition:Light rain Humidity: 81% Wind: N at 20 mph	Sat 36°F \| 45°F 2°C \| 7°C Chance of Rain	Sun 30°F \| 41°F -1°C \| 5°C Partly Sunny	Mon 28°F \| 41°F -2°C \| 5°C Partly Sunny	Tue 27°F \| 39°F -3°C \| 4°C Partly Sunny

Shanghai Weather Forecast on Jan. 21, 2012

Today

39°F | 4°C

Condition:Light rain

Humidity: 81%

Wind: N at 20 mph

Sat

36°F | 45°F

2°C | 7°C

Chance of Rain

Sun

30°F | 41°F

-1°C | 5°C

Partly Sunny

Mon

28°F | 41°F

-2°C | 5°C

Partly Sunny

Tue

27°F | 39°F

-3°C | 4°C

Partly Sunny

Shanghai Daily Climate by Month

Shanghai Festival(s) and Event(s) in February

The City Temple Fair

Feb. 5 to Feb. 7

The City Temple in Shanghai enjoys a great reputation at home and abroad. It holds a series of temple fairs all year round due to the large number of temples and deities. Around the fifteenth day of the first month in China’s lunar calendar, (the Lantern Festival) each year, all shops and residences near the City Temple will hang ingenious lanterns in diverse shapes, like ingot, cornucopia, boats,.. Read more

All Shanghai Festivals and Events

Customer’s questions about this page

Dear Sir, I will visit Shanghai on Feb.1-4 and would like to know if there is any nearest place outside Shanghai to see snow? I knew that it's hardly snow in Shanghai area.

Asked by Shane (Dec. 25, 2011) Reply

A Robert Hui (Dec. 26, 2011) replied:
Hi Shane,

Thank you very much for visiting our Web site and your interest in our services. My name is Robert Hui. I am a travel advisor at China Highlights. It is my pleasure to assist you about your trip to China.

Regarding to your inquiry about the snow near Shanghai area in February, based on the historical data and my experience, I am glad to inform you that you may see snow in Huangshan or Hangzhou during your visit. The average low temperature of Huangshan in February is around zero centigrade, and it will be around two centigrade in Hangzhou. Therefore, snow sometimes occurs there. Since Shanghai is just near the sea, and the sea is warm in winter, so it seldom snows.

By the way, our website provides rich information of Huangshan & Hangzhou & Shanghai tours; please take your time to have a look.

Hope it helps. :-)

Please feel free to contact me if you need us to arrange any tour service for you or you have any enquiry about your China tour.

Wish you a nice day!

A guest (Dec. 27, 2011) replied:
Thanks for your help, Robert. I will discuss with my partner and will contact you again.

Regards,

was it raining in shanghai on 16,17,18 feb 2011

Asked by muneet (Mar. 03, 2011) Reply

A William (Mar. 05, 2011) replied:
Hi Muneet

I guess you are asking the weath in March in Shanghai!

It is around 10centigrde and sunny. But you may check it again one week before your departure! you could check:http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/1713?&search=shanghai&itemsPerPage=10®ion=world

Are you planning to visit Shanghai? I could help you with your Shanghai tour, you could feel free to contact me: william@chinahighlights.net

William Huo

Travel advisor

I am from Delhi. I might be visiting Shanghai on Feb 25-26. Since this is my first visit to China kindly let me know the kind of clothes to wear and what should I carry.

Asked by SANDEEP GUPTA (Feb. 16, 2011) Reply

A Lussie Lu (Feb. 16, 2011) replied:
Hi SANDEEP GUPTA,

In the end of March the temperature is about 5-15°C that varies greatly between day and night. It’s still cool some times. You’d better take your coat. Shanghai is a modern city and there are so many big shopping stores for purchasing the clothes. If you don’t take the suitable clothes, it’s easy to get it that you need.

As this is the first time you travel to China, I suggest you use our service. We can customize a tailor-made tour for your need. We are providing many single city tours and Multi-city China tour on our website. When you book a tour with us, our experienced guide will give you more information about the local city and let you know a real China.

My Family will be going to Shanghai during Mid Feb 2011. Will my winter jacket with down feather be enough? Do I need to wear thermal if I am only wearing jeans?

Asked by Anna (Dec. 27, 2010) Reply

A Lussie Lu (Dec. 28, 2010) replied:
Dear Anna,

The weather forecast bureau hasn’t announced the information yet. So I inquired about the former data. The temperature in February was between 1-10°C. It is the coldest season in Shanghai. I suggest you take the thermal and the sweater and the winter jacket with down feather altogether. If you are afraid that your luggages will be over-weight, you also can buy some clothes in Shanghai. Shanghai is a big city in China. It’s convenient to buy this kind of clothes.

Would you like to visit Shanghai? We can arrange a tour for you if you haven’t booked a tour with other agents. The 2011 Chinese New Year is from Feb.3 to Feb.17. The city has a real buzz. You can experience a real China and realize Chinese culture.

More details: http://www.chinahighlights.com/shanghai/tours.htm

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/special-report/chinese-new-year/

If you want to book a tour, you can submit your inquiry on our website or send an email to service@chinahighlights.com We are very glad to serve you.

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