Month guide · Beijing · China
Beijing in February
What February is really like in Beijing: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of -5°C (23°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Still cold; the Spring Festival holiday brings temple fairs and closes some small restaurants for a week.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / -5°C (23°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Beijing: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about -5°C (23°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 28 days. Compared with January (2°C (36°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:07
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Winter (December–February). Freezing but sunny and dry, with frozen lakes for skating, quiet palaces and Lunar New Year temple fairs.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Spring Festival temple fairs in Ditan and Longtan parks (around Lunar New Year)
- Lantern Festival (15th day of the lunar new year)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Palace · Haidian
Summer Palace
The Qing court's summer retreat spreads around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, with the 728-metre painted Long Corridor, the Tower of Buddhist Incense and the Marble Boat.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Views
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Landmark · Wangfujing and Dongcheng
Tiananmen Square
Bring your passport; there are security checks at every entrance and identity is checked on the way in.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
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Religious site · Yonghegong and Wudaoying
Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple)
Beijing's largest Tibetan Buddhist temple was a prince's residence before becoming a lamasery in the 18th century.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
Viewpoint · Wangfujing and Dongcheng
Jingshan Park
Visit right after the Forbidden City, or come in late afternoon when the sun lights the palace roofs.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near -5°C and 3 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Beijing?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Beijing in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Beijing?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold; the Spring Festival holiday brings temple fairs and closes some small restaurants for a week.
+How warm is Beijing in February?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Beijing in February?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.