China Weather in February
Average February Weather in Major Chinese Cities
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Beijing | Shanghai | Guilin | Guangzhou | Hong Kong | Xi'an | Hangzhou | Kunming | Chengdu |
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| High (oC) | 5 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 11 |
| Low (oC) | -6 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 14 | -1 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 57 | 88 | 69 | 52 | 10 | 84 | 16 | 12 |
| High (oF) | 41 | 48 | 53 | 66 | 66 | 46 | 48 | 63 | 52 |
| Low (oF) | 21 | 36 | 44 | 54 | 57 | 30 | 37 | 39 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
February Clothes
Layers are essential for winter travel.
North: It is freezing. Warm clothes such as overcoats, long underwear, and fleeces are recommended.
Central: The temperature is around 0°C (32°F). A down jacket and a wind-proof jacket are needed.
South: It is warmer. Long sleeves and pants, and a wind-proof jacket are recommended. Thermals are often worn indoors on the coldest days, as there is usually no central heating in the South.
Why Visit China in February?
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Chinese New Year often takes place in this month (the festival begins on the evening of January 22nd and ends with the Lantern Festival on February 6th in 2012). Many cultural activities go on during the most important event on the Chinese Calendar. The New Year period is one of the best times of the year to discover Chinese culture.
- At the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival visitors can see many beautiful ice sculptures. The festival runs from January 5th to February 15th.
- Valentine's Day takes place on February 14. Visitors in China on this day have a chance to enjoy a Chinese Valentine’s Day and to see how this western tradition is celebrated in Chinese style.
Disadvantages of Visiting China in February?
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It is very cold in North China, and cold and humid in Central China and parts of South China.
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The New Year period (January 23 to February 6, 2012) and a week or so before, sees huge crowds in transit everywhere in China. The major transportation hubs such as airports, railway stations and bus terminals get overcrowded. Trains in general are likely to be fully booked days in advance, certain popular flights may be sold out, and even regional and municipal buses can be so packed they don't stop. Shopping malls are often teeming with life, while public gatherings and processions can fill up plazas and block sidewalks. See Chinese New Year Travel Guide
Top February Destinations
Harbin
The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is held from January 5th to the February 15th. If you visit Harbin in February, you may catch the last two weeks, and have a chance to see some of the world's best ice sculptures, which usually glisten into March after the close of the festival.
Beijing
Ski resorts have grown rapidly in recent years around Beijing, partly in response to the increasingly large expat community in the city. Today there are more than 10 ski resorts. See Ski Resorts in Beijing.
Seaside Escapes on Hainan Island
Hainan Island is well-known to Chinese tourists, and it is beginning to be known by foreign holiday makers for its sunny beaches and pleasant winter. For winter travelers, Hainan is not unlike Hawaii for US citizens; it serves as a tropical oasis to escape the frozen winter. See Beaches in Hainan.
The Pearl River Delta
Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, and Shenzhen, located in Southeast China, have warm/mild winters.
Yunnan
Wintering in Yunnan Province in Southwest China is generally pleasant, except for mountainous areas. Kunming, the Spring City, and the tropical rainforest of Xishuangbanna, are recommended.
The Five Best Places to Travel in February
Weather in February by City
- Beijing Weather
- Changsha Weather
- Chengdu Weather
- Chongqing Weather
- Dalian Weather
- Guangzhou Weather
- Guilin Weather
- Haikou Weather
- Hangzhou Weather
- Harbin Weather
- Hong Kong Weather
- Hohhot Weather
- Huangshan Weather
- Jiuzhaigou Weather
- Kunming Weather
- Lanzhou Weather
- Lhasa Weather
- Lijiang Weather
- Macau Weather
- Nanjing Weather
- Ningbo Weather
- Qingdao Weather
- Sanya Weather
- Shanghai Weather
- Shenzhen Weather
- Suzhou Weather
- Taiwan Weather
- Tianjin Weather
- Urumqi Weather
- Wuhan Weather
- Xiamen Weather
- Xian Weather
- Xining Weather
- Zhangjiajie Weather
- Zhuhai Weather
Continue to read Beijing weather in February, Shanghai weather in February, Guilin weather in February, Xian weather in February and Hong Kong weather in February.
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Hi Adi, yes, it is possible. However, currently it is the peak season for transportation because of the Spring Festival. It could be a little difficult to obtain it. Good luck!
Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-02-05
Hi Tanny, in Guangzhou, the average low and high temperature in February is respectively at 11 °C (52 °F) and 18 °C (65 °F). While in Zhangjiajie, the average temperature is from 0 °C (32 °F) to 13 °C (55 °F). You can also check the up to date weather information via this website: http://www.weather.com.cn/english/
Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-25
