Dalian Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Dalian, Liaoning, China, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 27°C (81°F) and January dropping to 2°C (36°F).
Annual rain/snowfall is moderate at around 643 mm (25 in), with July being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from October to April. Sunshine peaks in May, when the city sees around 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Dalian
Visitors to Dalian can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 2°C (36°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to -4°C (25°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Dalian
Generally, Dalian experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 643 mm (25 in) yearly. Dalian can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 142 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 9.9 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation spread across 3 snowy/rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Dalian Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Dalian
Dalian experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.4 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 6.0 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Dalian
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 2°C (36°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Dalian by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dalian.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 84%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Dalian
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in August and highest during March, April, May and November. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Dalian 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Dalian
During April, October and November, Dalian experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 11°C (52°F) and 18°C (65°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 31 mm (1.2 in) and 39 mm (1.5 in). Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
