Qingdao · WinterMonth summary
Qingdao weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Qingdao in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Not the best window: 7% rain risk and 9.1h of sunshine. September is much safer.
By trip type
Qingdao in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Qingdao is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (9.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Qingdao averages 5°C, 7% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Qingdao in January
Is January a good time to visit Qingdao?
January is not recommended for Qingdao (score 5.2/10). With 7% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine, consider September (8.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Qingdao in January?
It's cool with 5°C daytime and -2°C at night. 9.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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