Visit Shanghai in February (Weater, Wear & Tips)

Plan your Shanghai tour in February? Shanghai features the humid subtropical marine climate with distinct four seasons, usually humid summer and cold winter. February is still in the cold winter season with average 9℃ in the day and 2℃ at night.

The feeling temperature in Shanghai is a bit lower due to the humid cold air and gusty northern wind, plus the lack of indoor heating system popular in the northern China.

So if you are going to visit Shanghai in February, you still need to wrap up well. The good thing about February is that you are entitled to huge discounts on your hotel, entrance tickets, transportation, etc.

The Weather in February in Shanghai

Situated south of Yangtze River and on the southeast coastal  area of China, Shanghai has a humid subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.

In February, Shanghai’s average temperature ranges between 2℃ (Night) and 9℃ (Day). There is a big temperature difference between day and night.  This month is  still humid, windy and it feels much colder than what its mercury shows. Dress warm for your Shanghai trip in February.

Historical Weather Data for February in Shanghai

We’ve collected the following Shanghai’s historical daily weather data,  which allows you to learn about the general weather condition in advance.

You can make use of the historical weather date to plan  your Februry trip to Shanghai, deciding on what to wear and what to pack.

What to Wear in February in Shanghai

In February, Shanghai is still cold, windy and humid with the average temperature between the highest 9℃ and the lowest 2 ℃ characterised by the big temperature drop between day and night.

Where to See

As you know, Shanghai is cut into two parts by Huangpu River: Pudong ( to the east of  Huangpu River ) and Puxi ( to the west of the Huangpu River ). Most of the historical and scenic sites in shanghai are in Puxi while Pudong is the new development area peppered with numerous futuristic high-rise buildings.

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What to Eat

Shanghai has a good reputation in Chinese gourmet circles, and boasts one of China’s most characteristic and distinctive cuisines.

You can appreciate the beautiful scenery and enjoy the local food culture as well during your Shanghai tour.

Shanghai cuisine, collecting the traditional of old Shanghai and the fad of new Shanghai, is a place gathering all kinds of snacks such as Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (Steamed Pork Dumplings), a must you should taste on your Shanghai trip.

Nanxiang Xiaolongbao is a traditional snack of Nanxiang Town with a history of more than 100 years. It is deeply popular with the tourists both home and abroad for its thin skin, much stuffing, fresh flavour. You can find Nanxiang Xiaolongbao in many places in Shanghai.

February Events, Holidays & Festivals

One special food for the festival is the Tang Yuan, another kind of dumplings made of sweet rice rolled into balls and stuffed with either sweet or different fillings. People solve riddles on the lanterns.

Hassle-free Shanghai Guided Tours

If you don’t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Shanghai:

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