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The weather in February in Shanghai

It's cool in February in Shanghai with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 8°C.

Looking for sun? February isn’t a good month to be in Shanghai. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Shanghai, China. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Precipitation and snowfall

In February, there is an average of 107 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,7 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in February for Shanghai

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Shanghai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Shanghai New York
Average temperature 13°C 6°C
Max. temperature 16°C 10°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 107 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 14 days 11 days
Total snowfall 3,7 cm 34 cm
Snowy days 3 days 12 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Shanghai with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 3°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 14°C, with nights around 5°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Shanghai is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Shanghai, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Shanghai

Temperature in February in Shanghai over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Shanghai, China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in February in Shanghai

Total precipitation in February in Shanghai over the years

Daily Snowfall in February in Shanghai

Snowfall in February in Shanghai per year

Daily UV index in February in Shanghai

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Shanghai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Shanghai by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shanghai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.