The month in detail
What to expect in June
Summer in Qingdao brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (6.2h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
June ranks 2 out of 12 months in Qingdao. Compared to May: +4°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, −1.4h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in June
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Sea
21°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
14.4h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 55
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Is June the right month?
The best month in Qingdao is September (8.4/10), 0.2 pt higher than June.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · China
🗣️LanguageMandarin
💶CurrencyYuan renminbi (¥)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.15°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 5°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 33%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Qingdao ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ChinaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.4 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.07°N · 120.38°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Qingdao?
September is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 6.7h of sunshine and 19.0% rainy days. The months of September & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Qingdao get in September?
Qingdao averages 6.7 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Qingdao?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Qingdao in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Qingdao good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Qingdao scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 7.9/10.
When should you avoid Qingdao?
January is the most difficult month to visit Qingdao, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Qingdao in June?
In June, the sea averages 21°C in Qingdao: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Qingdao in June?
The average UV index reaches 7 in June in Qingdao (high), with about 14.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.