Qingdao Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Qingdao. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C (41°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to -2°C (28°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Qingdao has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 781 mm (31 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Qingdao can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 171 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across 5 snowy/rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Qingdao Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Qingdao experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 8.2 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 6.0 hours in February, 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

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Qingdao.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 87%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year