Shanghai weather in February
February in Shanghai: cold, a little rain, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Shanghai · #395 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shanghai climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 105 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shanghai in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Shanghai?
- February in Shanghai: cold, a little rain, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Shanghai on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Shanghai in February?
- In February, Shanghai averages a daily high of 10.5°C and a low of 4.2°C, with about 65.4 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shanghai in February?
- Shanghai has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 105 in February.
- Does it snow in Shanghai in February?
- Shanghai sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in February.