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Beijing in February
Beijing warms up: highs climb to 42°F (5°C), from 35°F in January, with lows of 20°F (-7°C) and about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 42°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 20°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.2 in (6 mm)
- Humidity
- 49%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cool, with highs near 42°F (5°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain or snow, and since the average temperature is below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April and September & October.
- Comfort holds steady from January (55 → 56/100).
- Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 20°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Beijing in February
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Summer Palace
Imperial lakeside retreat with the Long Corridor and Kunming Lake.
Temple of Heaven
Ming-era altar complex where emperors prayed for harvests, set in a large park.
Guijie (Ghost Street)
Street of restaurants lit by red lanterns, known for spicy crayfish and hot pot late into the night.
Shichahai Hutongs
Old alleyways around Houhai and the Drum and Bell Towers, best by bike or rickshaw.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Restored, forested section of the Great Wall with a cable car and toboggan descent.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~222 m to Beijing's ~53 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Beijing in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Beijing?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are April and September & October, at up to 95. Expect highs of 42°F (5°C) and 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain or snow. Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Beijing in February?
Average highs are 42°F (5°C) and average lows 20°F (-7°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Beijing in February?
Not much: about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 21.0 in (533 mm).
What should I pack for Beijing in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 20°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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