Lanzhou is cold in February. The average temperature ranges from 5 °C (41 °F) at the highest to –7 °C (19.4°F) at the lowest. The temperature may drop to –9 °C (15.8 °F) at night.
Thermal clothing such as an overcoat and thick jeans are recommended for February, especially when you are outside for a long time.
Chinese New Year may take place in early February. Various authentic Chinese cultural activities are held during the Spring Festival, and some tourists go to Lanzhou to celebrate the New Year with their families.
This month is the low travel season to Lanzhou, but also a great time to travel.
Lanzhou Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data
| Date | Average High | Average Low | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 | 37 °F | 2.78 °C | 14 °F | -10 °C |
| February 2 | 37 °F | 2.78 °C | 14 °F | -10 °C |
| February 3 | 38 °F | 3.33 °C | 15 °F | -9.44 °C |
| February 4 | 38 °F | 3.33 °C | 15 °F | -9.44 °C |
| February 5 | 38 °F | 3.33 °C | 15 °F | -9.44 °C |
| February 6 | 38 °F | 3.33 °C | 15 °F | -9.44 °C |
| February 7 | 39 °F | 3.89 °C | 16 °F | -8.89 °C |
| February 8 | 39 °F | 3.89 °C | 16 °F | -8.89 °C |
| February 9 | 39 °F | 3.89 °C | 16 °F | -8.89 °C |
| February 10 | 40 °F | 4.44 °C | 17 °F | -8.33 °C |
| February 11 | 40 °F | 4.44 °C | 17 °F | -8.33 °C |
| February 12 | 40 °F | 4.44 °C | 17 °F | -8.33 °C |
| February 13 | 41 °F | 5 °C | 18 °F | -7.78 °C |
| February 14 | 41 °F | 5 °C | 18 °F | -7.78 °C |
| February 15 | 41 °F | 5 °C | 19 °F | -7.22 °C |
| February 16 | 42 °F | 5.56 °C | 19 °F | -7.22 °C |
| February 17 | 42 °F | 5.56 °C | 19 °F | -7.22 °C |
| February 18 | 42 °F | 5.56 °C | 20 °F | -6.67 °C |
| February 19 | 43 °F | 6.11 °C | 20 °F | -6.67 °C |
| February 20 | 43 °F | 6.11 °C | 21 °F | -6.11 °C |
| February 21 | 44 °F | 6.67 °C | 21 °F | -6.11 °C |
| February 22 | 44 °F | 6.67 °C | 21 °F | -6.11 °C |
| February 23 | 44 °F | 6.67 °C | 22 °F | -5.56 °C |
| February 24 | 45 °F | 7.22 °C | 22 °F | -5.56 °C |
| February 25 | 45 °F | 7.22 °C | 23 °F | -5 °C |
| February 26 | 46 °F | 7.78 °C | 23 °F | -5 °C |
| February 27 | 46 °F | 7.78 °C | 24 °F | -4.44 °C |
| February 28 | 46 °F | 7.78 °C | 24 °F | -4.44 °C |
| February 29 | 47 °F | 8.33 °C | 24 °F | -4.44 °C |
