China
China in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in China in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in China in February?
- Guangzhou is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 18°C (65°F) in February; Harbin is the coolest at -6°C (21°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in China in February?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Zhuhai (18°C (65°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
18°
Guangzhou
Coolest
-6°
Harbin
Driest
1 mm
Lhasa
Warmest sea
18°
Zhuhai
Across China, February highs run from -6°C (21°F) (Harbin) to 18°C (65°F) (Guangzhou). On average it is 2 °C (4 °F) warmer than January. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Mengmao, Mang City, and Panzhihua.
Best places in China in February
99 
Mengmao
Yunnan · China
25° / 8° 13 mm Feb
98
Mang City
Yunnan · China
24° / 8° 21 mm Feb
97
Panzhihua
Sichuan · China
24° / 9° 9 mm Feb
90
Jinghong
Yunnan · China
28° / 11° 22 mm Feb
76
Kunming
Yunnan · China
18° / 4° 17 mm Feb
82
Sanya
Hainan · China
26° / 19° 23 mm Feb
89
Chuxiong
Yunnan · China
20° / 4° 12 mm Feb
77
Dali
Yunnan · China
17° / 4° 28 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dali | 17° | 4° | 28 mm | — | 77 |
| Kunming | 18° | 4° | 17 mm | — | 76 |
| Zhuhai | 18° | 13° | 49 mm | 18° | 60 |
| Guangzhou | 18° | 12° | 70 mm | — | 57 |
| Lhasa | 8° | -7° | 1 mm | — | 44 |
| Beijing | 5° | -6° | 4 mm | — | 37 |
| Dalian | 2° | -5° | 11 mm | 3° | 37 |
| Chengdu | 12° | 5° | 15 mm | — | 36 |
| Harbin | -6° | -18° | 6 mm | — | 33 |
| Guilin | 13° | 7° | 87 mm | — | 33 |
| Qingdao | 5° | -2° | 11 mm | — | 32 |
| Xi'an | 8° | -1° | 12 mm | — | 31 |
| Nanjing | 9° | 1° | 47 mm | — | 28 |
| Shanghai | 9° | 3° | 58 mm | — | 24 |
| Hangzhou | 10° | 2° | 79 mm | — | 23 |
| Suzhou | 9° | 2° | 57 mm | — | 23 |
Festivals in China in February
- Hong Kong Arts Festival Hong Kong festival (est. 1973)
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in China in February?
Average daytime highs range from -6° in Harbin to 18° in Guangzhou.
Can you swim in China in February?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Zhuhai at about 18°.