What February feels like in Beijing
February is late winter in Beijing. It is cold outside for most of the day; indoor breaks come as a relief. Evenings bring a clear drop in temperature, and nights drop well below freezing. Humidity is moderate, so the air feels neither sticky nor dry.
Rain in Beijing in February
February is a dry month in Beijing; rain falls about one day in 14. Rainfall per wet day is small, about 3 mm (0.1 in), so showers tend to pass quickly. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 9.7 mm per rainy day. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in February
Mid-month, Beijing gets 10 h 40 min of daylight, from sunrise near 7:08 am to sunset near 5:49 pm. The days are stretching out — 1 h 3 min more daylight than mid-January. About 84% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, skies are mostly clear.
How February compares to the rest of the year
In Beijing's temperature order, February sits as the 3rd coolest month. Compared with January, afternoons are 3.6°C (6.5°F) warmer, with 4 mm more rain. Temperatures keep climbing into March. By March, typical highs are 14°C (57.2°F).
Who February suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — it is cold for long walks.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
Tips for visiting Beijing in February
Versatile Layers
Mornings and evenings are cooler than midday, so dress in layers.
Warm Layers
Insulated layers and warm shoes for the cold hours.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Beijing in February?
Expect around 5.8°C (42.4°F) in the afternoon and -5.2°C (22.6°F) at night, which most visitors would call cold.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in February?
No — February is one of the drier times, with about 2 rainy days and 6 mm in total.
What should I wear in Beijing in February?
The numbers point to versatile layers, warm layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is February or March better for visiting Beijing?
March scores better on our climate ranking (#3 of 12 vs #8), rated Great against Fair. March is warmer and has more rainy days.