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Qingdao

Qingdao, China's Mediterranean — colonial German architecture, sandy beaches and international beer festival every August.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.07°N 120.38°E
SeptemberBest month
79°FOptimal temperature
23%Rainy days

When to visit Qingdao?

🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–79°F in September
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (7%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10

Qingdao weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌫️ January28°F41°F7%0.0in9.1h5.2/10
🌫️ February28°F43°F11%0.0in9.9h5.4/10
🌫️ March39°F52°F11%0.0in10.6h7.0/10
⛅ April48°F61°F17%0.0in11.2h7.2/10
🌤️ May57°F68°F20%0.1in11.4h7.6/10
🌤️ June66°F75°F26%0.1in11.0h7.9/10
🌤️ July75°F82°F39%0.2in11.0h8.0/10
🌤️ August77°F84°F45%0.2in11.3h7.7/10
☀️ September68°F79°F23%0.1in10.9h8.2/10
🌤️ October55°F68°F18%0.1in9.3h7.4/10
⛅ November45°F57°F12%0.0in8.9h7.0/10
🌫️ December30°F43°F8%0.0in8.8h5.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 16°F, 16% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 27°F, 37% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 20°F, 18% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 6°F, 9% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

September is ideal with 23% rainy days and 26°F.
January is the wettest month with 7% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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