Qingdao, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Qingdao?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–26°C in September
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (7%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
Monthly climate data
Qingdao weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -2°C | 5°C | 7% | 0.4 | 9.1h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -2°C | 6°C | 11% | 0.6 | 9.9h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 4°C | 11°C | 11% | 0.9 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 9°C | 16°C | 17% | 1.2 | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 20°C | 20% | 1.7 | 11.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 24°C | 26% | 3.1 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 24°C | 28°C | 39% | 5.8 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 29°C | 45% | 5.8 | 11.3h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 23% | 3.3 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 20°C | 18% | 1.4 | 9.3h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 7°C | 14°C | 12% | 0.8 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 6°C | 8% | 0.4 | 8.8h | 5.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 16°C, 16% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°C, 37% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 18% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 9% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 23% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 7% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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