Qingdao weather in December (Shandong, China)

Curious about the December weather in Qingdao? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Qingdao generally has low temperatures and low rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Qingdao in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Qingdao climate page with graphs.

 

Qingdao, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 19 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 63%  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in China in December

Find out more about the weather in China in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Qingdao in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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