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Qingdao, China · Temperate oceanic

Qingdao in November: go or not?

Mixed period. Qingdao in November: 4.5/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 36.07°N · 120.38°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Qingdao · November
4.5
7–14°
Temperature
12%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Yu Gui via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in November

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Qingdao. Temperatures drop (14.0°C) and rain returns (12.0% of days). Rain risk remains low (12.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

November ranks 8 out of 12 months in Qingdao. Compared to October: −6°C daytime, 6 pts fewer rainy days, −1.1h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
Sea
16°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
10.0h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 55
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Is November the right month?

The best month in Qingdao is September (8.3/10), 3.8 pts higher than November.

See September →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Qingdao, coastal city of Shandong on the Yellow Sea in China : 9.5 million inhabitants. Former German concession 1898-1914 which bequeathed unique colonial architecture in China + the Tsingtao brewery (1903 by the Germans, today the 2nd largest brewery in China and the most internationally exported Chinese brand).

Read Gilles' full review →

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

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 · 45%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) Modérée
Location

Where is Qingdao ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
China
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.3 → 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 23.0% 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 7.8/10.
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 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 7.8/10.
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 November?
In November, the sea averages 16°C in Qingdao: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Qingdao in November?
The average UV index reaches 3 in November in Qingdao (moderate), with about 10.0h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.