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Qingdao, China · Temperate oceanic

Qingdao in July: go or not?

Mixed period. Qingdao in July: 5.5/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 36.07°N · 120.38°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Qingdao · July
5.5
24–28°
Temperature
30%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Yu Gui via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in July

Summer in Qingdao brings pleasant temperatures (82°F) and long sunny days (5.4h of sunshine). Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

July ranks 6 out of 12 months in Qingdao. Compared to June: +7°F daytime, 10 pts more rainy days, −0.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
23°
Sea
25°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
14.2h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 62
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Is July the right month?

The best month in Qingdao is September (8.4/10), 2.9 pts higher than July.

See September →See all 12 months →
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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 trip.

Country · China

🗣️LanguageMandarin
💶CurrencyYuan renminbi (¥)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+2.07°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 84°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 41°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 33%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅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 8.4 → 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 79°F highs, 68°F 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 68°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.
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 July?
In July, the sea averages 77°F in Qingdao: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Qingdao in July?
The average UV index reaches 6 in July in Qingdao (high), with about 14.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.