Shanxi weather in February
February is one of the least pleasant months in Shanxi: highs of 3°C (37°F) and about 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average -10°C (15°F) and cloud cover 49% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with January, it is warmer and wetter; March brings highs of 10°C (50°F) and 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Taiyuan, the largest city in Shanxi. See below for other places.
Is February a good time to visit Shanxi?
least pleasant month Weather score 49/100.
February is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Shanxi. For better conditions, consider Apr–Jun, Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Shanxi in February?
No, it is usually dry: about 6 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average February. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Shanxi in February?
Days average 3°C (37°F) and nights -10°C (15°F).
Shanxi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C (30°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 3 mm | 46% | least pleasant |
| February | 3°C (37°F) | -10°C (15°F) | 6 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (50°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 9 mm | 47% | fair |
| April | 18°C (65°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 25 mm | 53% | best |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 38 mm | 57% | best |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 61 mm | 62% | best |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 120 mm | 67% | fair |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 104 mm | 63% | fair |
| September | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 74 mm | 60% | best |
| October | 16°C (60°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 30 mm | 46% | fair |
| November | 7°C (44°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 13 mm | 39% | least pleasant |
| December | 0°C (31°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 3 mm | 39% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Shanxi in February
Weather can differ a lot within Shanxi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiyuan | 3°C (37°F) | -10°C (15°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Lüliang | 2°C (36°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Datong | 0°C (32°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 5 mm | least pleasant |
| Jinzhong | 5°C (40°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Changzhi | 3°C (38°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 12 mm | least pleasant |
| Linfen | 6°C (43°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 10 mm | least pleasant |
| Yangquan | 5°C (40°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Changzhi | 7°C (45°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 13 mm | least pleasant |
| Yuncheng | 7°C (44°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 13 mm | least pleasant |
| Xinzhou | 2°C (35°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Yuanping | 2°C (35°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Jincheng | 6°C (42°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 14 mm | least pleasant |