Xiamen Weather in February

February weather

February feels mild, damp and often cloudy in Xiamen. Days reach 19°C, while evenings can feel cool at 11°C. Rain falls on about nine days, so you may get a grey spell between brighter ones.

It's a good month for walking Zhongshan Road, visiting Nanputuo Temple or taking in the views from Gulangyu. But don't count on a sunny beach day or warm sea swimming. For a coastal walk, bring a raincoat; wet weather can make the paths around Hulishan Fort less pleasant.

Lunar New Year crowds

Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, can fall in February. Its dates change each year. The Lantern Festival follows on the fifteenth day of the lunar new year, and some years it also lands in February.

During the holiday, local families travel and popular sights can get busy. Transport and hotel prices may rise, while some smaller restaurants and shops close. Outside the holiday period, February is generally calmer than the peak travel months around October to January. Travelling with kids? The holiday can bring a fun festive feel, but quieter days are easier for sightseeing.

Local tips for Xiamen

For a quieter visit, check whether your dates overlap with Spring Festival before settling on them. If they do, expect crowds around Zhongshan Road and at ferry terminals.

A useful Xiamen-specific tip: Gulangyu has no cars, and you reach it by ferry from the city. During the holiday rush, sort out your ferry ticket through the official Xiamen ferry service rather than turning up and hoping for a spot. On a damp day, try local satay noodles in town instead of lingering on the waterfront.