ClimateForecastJanuaryFebruary >>

Qingdao weather in January (Shandong, China)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Qingdao during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

January in Qingdao generally includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Qingdao in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Historically, approximately 5 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 186 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Qingdao. 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 January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 63%  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in China in January

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

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 this month?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Qingdao.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.