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Chengdu Weather in February

Season: winter

A little cold with slightly rising temperature

In February, the weather in Chengdu is a little cold overall, although the temperature shows a slow upward trend, from 9 - 14 degrees Celsius (48 - 57 degrees Fahrenheit) at the beginning of the month to 15 - 19℃ (59 - 66℉) by the end. Cold air influences significantly and frequently, causing the temperature to decrease suddenly by 6 - 9℃ (11 - 16℉). Therefore, check the weather forecast in advance and pack clothes to wear accordingly.

What’s more, the high humidity often makes the perceived temperature 1 - 2℃ (2 - 4℉) lower than the actual reading, particularly in the early morning and late evening.

Low precipitation

The total amount is only 12 mm (0.5 in) on average from 9 days. It usually doesn’t rain heavily and only lasts for a short time, that is, light rain or drizzle is mostly seen, and pouring rain is rare.

Does Chengdu snow in February?
The probability of snowfall in the urban area is very low. In high-altitude areas such as Xiling Snow Mountain, sleet or light snow falls occasionally.

Short sunlight length & Moderate daytime

Blue sky and white clouds are rare things in Chengdu in February, when the climate is mostly overcast with thick cloud cover. There are only 2 - 7 sunny days in the month. If you only stay for a few days, you may not see the sun during your whole trip. The average sunshine duration is as short as 3 hours per day. Because of the long-term absence of sun, air humidity remains at a high 75%, even though the precipitation is low.

The daylight length is 11 hours, from 7:31 - 7:55 to 18:39 - 19:01, basically enough for daytime activities.

Some foggy days

Fog appears 5 - 7 times in February, mostly when a cold air wave passes. It pervades during about 6 - 10 am and gradually disappears after 11 am with rising temperature. It’s mostly mst in downtown area and thick fog in mountainous area like Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mount Qingcheng.

Averages for Chengdu Weather in February

Temperature: 8°C / 46°F

High Temperature: 11°C / 52°F

Low Temperature: 5°C / 41°F

Humidity: 83%

Rainfall: 12 mm

Rainy Days: 9 days

Sunrise: 07:32 ~ 07:55

Sunset: 18:39 ~ 19:01

Air Quality in February
Average AQI:82

Is February a good time to visit Chengdu?

There is not a certain answer because there are both cons and pros to visit Chengdu in February.

Cons

1. Although the temperature is not that low, the actual feeling is a little cold.
2. Most natural scenes have not recovered yet.
3. In many years, the Chinese New Year falls in February, incurring a short high travel season in Chengdu. For example, in 2026, the holiday will extend from February 15 to 23, when many tourists will flock in, making it time-consuming to enter and visit popular destinations, particularly Panda Base, Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Sanxingdui Museum, Chunxi Road, and Wenshu Monastery. Flights and hotels cost more than usual, and many local restaurants close temporarily.

Pros

1. A few rainy days ensure that your travel will not be seriously disturbed.
2. Except for the Chinese New Year holiday, the rest time of the month will be low season, when you are free from crowds and don’t need to be in a hurry.
3. You have the chance to experience the Chinese New Year atmosphere at Wuhou Temple with temple fairs and Jinli Street with lantern shows.

What to wear in Chengdu in February

Up: It’s a good match to wear a bottoming shirt and a hoodie inside with a padded jacket outside. If you bear the cold, a wool overcoat is also acceptable when it’s not rainy. When stepping into indoor places with strong heating, for example, the shopping mall, take off the outer layer in time.

Bottom: Long johns with jeans are proper. Alternatively, you can wear one single layer of thick sweatpants.

Shoes: You can wear a pair of normal sneakers; those with fleece are not needed.

Travel recommendations and tips for Chengdu in February

1. Actually, if you cannot stand crowds, it’s better to advance or postpone your plan to avoid the tourist peak during Chinese New Year holiday. You don’t need to worry about missing the celebrations as they often last for half a month or more, to January 15 in Chinese lunar calendar.

2. Pandas are more active in the afternoon than in the morning in cold weather.

3. Red plums blooming at Thatched Cottage of Du Fu are worth viewing.

4. To sweep away the tiredness and cold, you can experience hot springs and Sichuan hot pot after a day trip.

7-Day Chengdu Weather Forecast

What is the temperature in Chengdu in February?

High/Low Temperatures of Chengdu in February

Temperatures Graph of Chengdu in February

Air Quality of Chengdu in February

Historical Chengdu Weather in February

Feb	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Feb	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	8.6°C / 47.5°F	4.5°C / 40.1°F	07:55 / 18:39	83
2	9.3°C / 48.7°F	6.5°C / 43.7°F	07:55 / 18:40	81
3	14.2°C / 57.6°F	6.3°C / 43.3°F	07:54 / 18:41	70
4	14.8°C / 58.6°F	3.3°C / 37.9°F	07:54 / 18:42	55
5	14.5°C / 58.1°F	4.5°C / 40.1°F	07:53 / 18:43	64
6	12.9°C / 55.2°F	8°C / 46.4°F	07:52 / 18:44	74
7	15.2°C / 59.4°F	4.7°C / 40.5°F	07:51 / 18:44	74
8	12.2°C / 54°F	9.9°C / 49.8°F	07:51 / 18:45	74
9	18.2°C / 64.8°F	9.1°C / 48.4°F	07:50 / 18:46	69
10	14.6°C / 58.3°F	10.7°C / 51.3°F	07:49 / 18:47	54
11	12.6°C / 54.7°F	8.7°C / 47.7°F	07:48 / 18:48	54
12	10.9°C / 51.6°F	6.9°C / 44.4°F	07:48 / 18:49	75
13	8.9°C / 48°F	6.7°C / 44.1°F	07:47 / 18:50	85
14	10.1°C / 50.2°F	6.7°C / 44.1°F	07:46 / 18:50	80
15	14.4°C / 57.9°F	7.1°C / 44.8°F	07:45 / 18:51	74
16	12.9°C / 55.2°F	8°C / 46.4°F	07:44 / 18:52	82
17	10.5°C / 50.9°F	7.5°C / 45.5°F	07:43 / 18:53	85
18	11.5°C / 52.7°F	8.9°C / 48°F	07:42 / 18:54	85
19	18.3°C / 64.9°F	5.1°C / 41.2°F	07:41 / 18:54	82
20	15.3°C / 59.5°F	8.7°C / 47.7°F	07:40 / 18:55	81
21	20.3°C / 68.5°F	9.9°C / 49.8°F	07:39 / 18:56	68
22	21°C / 69.8°F	12.5°C / 54.5°F	07:38 / 18:57	57
23	19.4°C / 66.9°F	9.1°C / 48.4°F	07:37 / 18:58	65
24	21.5°C / 70.7°F	11.4°C / 52.5°F	07:36 / 18:58	58
25	18.8°C / 65.8°F	13.9°C / 57°F	07:35 / 18:59	70
26	17.5°C / 63.5°F	12.8°C / 55°F	07:34 / 19:00	59
27	16.2°C / 61.2°F	10.8°C / 51.4°F	07:33 / 19:01	71
28	17.9°C / 64.2°F	10.4°C / 50.7°F	07:32 / 19:01	71