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When is the best time to visit Qingdao?
In general the best time to visit Qingdao is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 6 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Qingdao in different months
This is the average weather in Qingdao for each month based on historic data:
January, February, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during September.
In March, April, May, June, July, August the weather is average. Expect around 66 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 183 mm in July.
Climate in Qingdao
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Qingdao for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°C | +18°C | +23°C | +29°C | +31°C | +35°C | +37°C | +37°C | +34°C | +31°C | +25°C | +17°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +3°C | +5°C | +9°C | +14°C | +19°C | +23°C | +27°C | +28°C | +25°C | +19°C | +12°C | +6°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -16°C | -11°C | -5°C | +1°C | +7°C | +13°C | +19°C | +17°C | +12°C | +3°C | -5°C | -12°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 68 | 71 | 76 | 80 | 83 | 89 | 90 | 84 | 74 | 68 | 68 | 67 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 10 | 14 | 26 | 43 | 67 | 88 | 183 | 169 | 91 | 47 | 36 | 16 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Qingdao during the whole year:
The hottest month in Qingdao is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -2°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Qingdao looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Qingdao is July with average humidity going up to 90%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Qingdao during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 47 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 15 rainy days and 183 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Qingdao during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 2 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Qingdao:
What is the hottest month in Qingdao?
The hottest month in Qingdao is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Qingdao?
The coldest month in Qingdao is January with minimum temperatures of -2°C.
Is Qingdao worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Qingdao in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +28°C and 6 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Qingdao?
if you're looking to visit Qingdao when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 10 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
Check out the weather for other cities in China.
Monthly weather in Qingdao
Source of the data
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.
