Dandong in February

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heavy rain, 250+ mm in July), Jan–Feb (down to -11 °C (12 °F)).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heavy rain, 250+ mm in July), Jan–Feb (down to 12 °F (-11 °C)).

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatInside Dandong's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Dandong's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• SeptemberGreatInside Dandong's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Dandong's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• DandongHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °C), rain on about 5 days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) big impact

  Spring Festival: about 5–11 Feb 2027 (New Year's Day 6 Feb; official dates set late in the year — check) · China

  Chunyun travel rush for about 40 days around it; shops and small restaurants close for up to a week, trains and flights sell out, hotel prices jump. Big sights stay open with crowds.

Crowds · China overall

High

Prices · China overall

High

China overall: Spring Festival in most years: closures and sold-out transport for a week or more.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dandong, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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