Shanghai · February
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 51°F, low 37°F. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
51° / 37°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
12 mph
What February feels like in Shanghai
Sunrise
06:35
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:40
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Shanghai in February
The kit for February in Shanghai: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+2° avg high
0 rain days
Shanghai in January →
February
51°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-9° avg high
-3 rain days
Shanghai in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Shanghai in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Shanghai in February?+
Average high 51°F, average low 37°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Shanghai?+
Compared to January (avg high 49°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 60°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Shanghai in February?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in February, on average.