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When is the best time to visit Dalian?
In general the best time to visit Dalian is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +26°C in August and it has 8 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Dalian in different months
This is the average weather in Dalian for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during August.
In May, June, July the weather is average. Expect around 31 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 136 mm in July.
Climate in Dalian
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dalian for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +11°C | +21°C | +25°C | +31°C | +34°C | +37°C | +37°C | +31°C | +28°C | +20°C | +12°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| 0°C | +1°C | +5°C | +10°C | +16°C | +21°C | +24°C | +26°C | +23°C | +17°C | +10°C | +3°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -15°C | -13°C | -7°C | +1°C | +6°C | +11°C | +18°C | +17°C | +10°C | +2°C | -6°C | -15°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 64 | 64 | 67 | 72 | 76 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 72 | 65 | 65 | 64 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 53 | 79 | 136 | 125 | 58 | 34 | 25 | 7 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dalian during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dalian is August with average maximum temperature going up to +26°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -4°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dalian looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dalian is July with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dalian during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 12 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 13 rainy days and 136 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Dalian during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 3 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dalian:
What is the hottest month in Dalian?
The hottest month in Dalian is August with average maximum temperature of +26°C.
What is the coldest month in Dalian?
The coldest month in Dalian is January with minimum temperatures of -4°C.
Is Dalian worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Dalian in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +26°C and 8 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Dalian?
if you're looking to visit Dalian when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 3 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Dalian
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dalian, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
