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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 55/100

Beijing in February

Fair · 55/100
High / low6° / -6°daily averages
Precipitation5 mm1 wet days
Cloud cover24%monthly average
39.91° N, 116.40° EElevation 49 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goBeijing · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55February
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
February: high / low6° / -6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Beijing averages daytime highs of 6° and night-time lows of -6° — cold weather by day. Expect around 5 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 24%.

Days are 4.1° warmer than in January on average, and March is warmer again by about 6.9°.

February scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Beijing. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:09 and sets at 17:50 local time, giving 10 h 41 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 65 minutes over the month.

Why 55/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%91%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in February

Around Beijing this month

Chaowai
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Chaowai

Beijing · 3.2 km E
6°Feb high
1wet day
55score
Chaowai
Fengtai
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Fengtai

Beijing · 13 km SW
6°Feb high
1wet day
55score
Fengtai
Jinrongjie
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Jinrongjie

Beijing · 3.5 km W
6°Feb high
1wet day
55score
Jinrongjie
Tongzhou
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Tongzhou

Beijing · 23 km E
6°Feb high
1wet day
55score
Tongzhou
ivTop of the table

China's best in February

Where to go in February
Panzhihua
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Panzhihua

Sichuan
24°Feb high
1wet day
97score
Panzhihua
Anning
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Anning

Yunnan
18°Feb high
2wet days
96score
Anning
Lufeng
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Lufeng

Yunnan
20°Feb high
2wet days
96score
Lufeng
Huili Chengguanzhen
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Huili Chengguanzhen

Sichuan
18°Feb high
2wet days
94score
Huili Chengguanzhen
·Questions

Beijing in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Beijing?

February scores 55/100 for Beijing, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 6°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Beijing in February?

Daytime highs average 6°C and night-time lows -6°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Beijing in February?

Beijing receives about 5 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 1 days.