Qingdao weather in May (Shandong, China)

How is the weather in Qingdao in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Qingdao, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Qingdao in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 246 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time 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 May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 246 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China in May 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 May?

For visitors traveling to Qingdao, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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