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Beijing weather
in February

Beijing in February? Not the best window — aim for May.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 39.90°N 116.40°E
6°CMax temperature
6%Rainy days
9.5hSunshine / day

Beijing weather in February

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-5°C – 6°C
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.0/10)

Should you visit Beijing in February?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 6%
🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 6°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.5h/d

Our take: Beijing in February is possible but May offers a score of 9.0/10 vs 5.8.

Beijing in February by trip type

What to expect in February

🎯 Low season — 6°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists Winter in Beijing is cool (6°C during the day). Days are short (9.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Beijing

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌨️ January-6°C2°C2%0.19.0h5.5/10
🌫️ February-5°C6°C6%0.29.5h5.8/10
⛅ March1°C15°C9%0.311.0h7.2/10
🌤️ April8°C22°C10%0.611.1h8.3/10
☀️ May15°C28°C15%1.011.4h9.0/10
☀️ June20°C33°C20%2.011.5h7.6/10
🌤️ July23°C32°C48%7.810.6h7.2/10
🌤️ August22°C30°C38%5.410.6h7.6/10
☀️ September17°C27°C18%1.710.5h8.6/10
🌤️ October8°C18°C15%1.29.6h7.3/10
🌫️ November0°C11°C7%0.58.5h7.0/10
🌨️ December-6°C3°C3%0.18.3h5.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Beijing averages 6°C, 6% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10. See methodology →

February vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 9.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Beijing in February

Is February a good time to visit Beijing?
February is an acceptable time for Beijing (score 5.8/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.0/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Beijing in February?
It's cool with 6°C daytime and -5°C at night. 9.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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