Dalian Climate by Month
The temperature in Dalian can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Dalian can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -4°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Dalian experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 643 mm yearly. Dalian can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 142 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 9.9 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 3 snowy/rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Dalian ranges from 2°C in January to 24°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Dalian.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Dalian ranges from 3°C in August to 5°C in March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Dalian in China
During the months of June, July and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 142 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 281 hours of sunshine.
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