Beijing weather in February
February is not a good time to visit Beijing, unless you enjoy very cold weather.
You can expect cold, dry weather and clear blue skies with around six and a half hours of sunshine daily and little to no rain.
Daytime temperatures reach an average high of 6°C (42°F) with a low of -5°C (23°F) at night.
How hot is it in Beijing in February?
February is usually a cold month. The average temperature is 0.1°C (32°F), with a high of 6°C (42°F) and a low of -5°C (23°F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature can reach 14°C (57°F).
How sunny is it in Beijing in February?
There are normally six and a half hours of bright sunshine each day in Beijing in February – that's around 63% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in February?
Sunrise is around 7:10am with sunset around 5:50pm.
Does it rain in Beijing in February?
There are usually two days with some rain in Beijing in February, and the average monthly rainfall is 8mm (≤1in).
How windy is it in Beijing in February?
February sees an average hourly wind speed of 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
What to do in Beijing in February?
Weather conditions in February are good for outdoor ice-skating (at Bei Hai Gongyuan, Qian Hai and the Summer Palace) as well as indoor ice-skating (at Le Cool, Guomao Liubing Chang).
While cold, February is still a good time to explore Beijing’s amazing treasure trove of stunning monuments, including the magnificent Summer Palace, the exquisite Temple of Heaven and the splendours of the Forbidden City.
February is considered low season in Beijing, with lower hotel rates and fewer visitors except for the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year and the following two days) when you can expect to pay high season rates.
Note: Chinese New Year varies annually and is celebrated on the day of the first new moon after January 21, and can be no later than February 20.
Beijing weather in February
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High Temp: 6°C (42°F) |
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Low Temp: -5°C (23°F) |
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Sunshine: 6.5 hours per day |
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Daylight: 11 hours per day |
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Wind speed: 12 km/h (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots) |
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Wet Days: 2 days with some rain |
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Rainfall: 8 mm (≤1 in) per month |
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Comfort Level: Cold; 41% humidity |
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UV Index: Moderate |
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Best time to visit the Beijing
The best time to visit Beijing is during spring and autumn: April and May, and September to early November – so avoiding the heat and rains of summer, as well as the cold of winter.
At these times the many tourist attractions are less crowded while it’s warm and dry, with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F). Early summer is also a good time to visit Beijing.
Beijing weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for Beijing is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by the China Meteorological Administration at the closest weather station: Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), also called Capital Airport or Beijing Airport, located 32km (20mi) northeast of Beijing.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Beijing weather: 12 June, 2024
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