Shandong Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shandong, China in April.

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Planning a journey to Shandong, China this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Shandong in April

Shandong, China is a region in China. The weather in Shandong in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Weihai at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Dezhou at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Dezhou and 8°C (46°F) in Weihai.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shandong, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dezhou with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Weihai with 46 mm (1.8 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Qingdao sees around 222 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Shandong by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shandong — and find the best time to visit. (based on Qingdao)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November14°C (57°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shandong in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shandong.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Shandong

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Shandong, China?

Temperature range in Shandong (April)

Precipitation variation in Shandong (April)

Qingdao

In April Qingdao generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
222 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Qingdao →

Jinan

In April Jinan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
245 hours
274 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jinan →

Linyi

In April Linyi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Linyi →

Penglai

In April Penglai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
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Yantai

In April Yantai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shandong in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Qingdao 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Jinan 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Linyi 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Penglai 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Yantai 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Qufu 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)

Shandong weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shandong, China in April?

In April, Shandong, China generally has tolerable weather conditions. Qingdao sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Shandong, China in April?

Qingdao averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Shandong, China get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Qingdao averages just 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Shandong, China.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Shandong, China?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Qingdao, April might be a good time to visit Shandong, China. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Shandong, China is in May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Qingdao. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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