Qingdao in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +19°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 67 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Qingdao has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Qingdao in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Qingdao for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +20°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +25°C during the day and a minimum of +12°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +21°C.
Is Qingdao warm or cold in May?
Qingdao is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +14°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Qingdao:
Climate in Qingdao in May
Qingdao weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+14°C
+19°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
+1°C
+7°C
+13°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+31°C
+35°C
Rainfall
43 mm
67 mm
88 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
80%
83%
89%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1010 HPa
1005 HPa
Sunny days
8
6
5
Cloudy days
14
15
16
Rainy days
9
10
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +14°C to +19°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 67 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
Wind speed in Qingdao in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Qingdao is gradually decreasing during May, going from 8 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Qingdao based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 16%, leading to total precipitation of around 51 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Qingdao wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 183 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Qingdao?
This is the weather in Qingdao in May 2024:
1 May
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+18°C
2 May
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+18°C
3 May
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+17°C
4 May
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+15°C
5 May
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+16°C
6 May
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+19°C
7 May
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+19°C
8 May
☁️
+20°C
9 May
☁️
+21°C
10 May
☁️
+20°C
11 May
☁️
+21°C
12 May
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+21°C
13 May
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+20°C
14 May
☁️
+21°C
15 May
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+25°C
16 May
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+24°C
17 May
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+22°C
18 May
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+20°C
19 May
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+21°C
20 May
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+22°C
21 May
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+22°C
22 May
☀️
+22°C
23 May
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+25°C
24 May
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+22°C
25 May
☁️
+19°C
26 May
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+21°C
27 May
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+19°C
28 May
🌧️
+19°C
29 May
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+22°C
30 May
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+22°C
31 May
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+21°C
In May 2024 Qingdao had 8 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Qingdao climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Qingdao in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+14°C) and the highest in 2020 (+19°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 412 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 1443 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Qingdao in May:
Is May a good time to visit Qingdao?
It’s always a good time to visit Qingdao, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Qingdao in May?
May has mild temperatures in Qingdao. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Qingdao rainy in May?
Qingdao is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Qingdao in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Qingdao in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Qingdao, 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.
