Shanghai Weather in February: Dress Guide, Temperature, and Rainfall
Shanghai's weather in February remains cold and windy. During this month, the average monthly rainfall reaches 145.6 mm, with an average of 7.7 rainy days per month. The average high is 11℃, and the highest temperature has soared to 23℃; the average low is 3℃, with the lowest temperature even dropping to -4℃. Although the temperature is low, it seldom snows. The average air quality is rated as excellent.
Shanghai Weather Conditions in February
The weather is mainly sunny and cloudy. There are 8 cloudy days, 7 sunny days, 4 overcast days, 8 rainy days, and 2 smoggy days.
Is February a Good Time to Visit Shanghai
February is the off-peak season for tourism. When you visit attractions in Shanghai, there aren't many people. You can easily enjoy the sights you want to see and the entertainment you want to try. The temperature is higher than in January, making it relatively comfortable.
However, it's best not to go during the Spring Festival holiday, which usually falls in late January or early February. During this period, some attractions will be temporarily closed. The streets are quiet with few pedestrians and vehicles because many Chinese people go back to their hometowns to celebrate the festival. But public transportation, large hotels, and restaurants operate as usual.
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What to Wear in Shanghai in February
The temperature difference between day and night in Shanghai in February is quite noticeable. During the day, the temperature is around 9℃. It's recommended to wear a long-sleeved shirt and then put on a windbreaker over it.
When night comes, the temperature will drop to 2℃. It's advisable to wear thermal underwear, then put on a sweater, and finally add a thick coat on the outside.
It's better if your windbreaker and thick coat have zippers and buttons. This way, it will be more convenient to take them off or put them on when you enter a warm indoor place.
What to Bring to Shanghai in February
The weather in Shanghai in February is less rainy and windy. It's advisable to bring moisturizing cream to keep your skin hydrated, and prepare some cold medicine to prevent physical discomfort caused by temperature differences.
Although February is the dry season, it may still rain. You'd better take a folding umbrella and wear waterproof shoes.
What to Do in Shanghai in February
Shanghai will hold New Year celebration activities in February, and you can go there to experience the joyous atmosphere.
1. Experience Yuyuan's Lantern Festival
The Chinese Lantern Festival is celebrated on January 15 of the Chinese lunar calendar, when the first full moon night appears in the Chinese lunar year, symbolizing the return of spring.
On that day, lanterns with the central theme of the zodiac animal-of-the-year dangle on the pavilions, shops, and residences in Yuyuan Garden, and create a picturesque scene. You can enjoy many traditional shows embodying the theme, and you will have plenty of dishes to choose from.
When spring comes, it confronts us with the delightful scene of a plum tree garden containing 3,000 trees in 30 varieties, plus lovely pink cherry blossoms, slightly later in March.
How to Get to Yuyuan Garden: Take Line 10 or Line 14, get off at Yu Garden Station, and exit through Exit 7.
2. Visit the Temple Fair
The temple fair in the Chenghuang Temple presents a glowing scene of Chinese lanterns and lights. It is generally conducted around the time of the Lantern Festival (on January 15 of the Chinese lunar calendar).
The activity attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from home and abroad and involves traditional theatrical performances, fireworks, gongs and drums, incense burning, and refreshments.
How to Get to City God Temple: Take Line 10 or Line 14 to Yuyuan Garden Station, exit from Exit 7
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