Shandong Weather in December

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

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Qingdao Jinan Linyi Penglai

Planning a trip to Shandong, China this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Shandong in December

Shandong, China is a region in China. December in Shandong generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Laiwu to 9°C (48°F) in Shan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Shan and -4°C (25°F) in Laiwu.

For specific regional insights in Shandong, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Dezhou with an average of 5.5 mm (0.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Weihai with 38 mm (1.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Qingdao gets around 182 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Shandong, China?

Temperature range in Shandong (December)

Precipitation variation in Shandong (December)

Qingdao

In December Qingdao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
182 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Qingdao →

Jinan

In December Jinan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
169 hours
172 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Jinan →

Linyi

In December Linyi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Penglai

In December Penglai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
26 mm (1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Yantai

In December Yantai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
25 mm (1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Yantai →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Shandong, in China.

In our records: China December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in China dropped to -50°C (-58°F) in Ergun on December 31, 2009.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Qingdao 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Jinan 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 9.3 mm (0.4 in)
Linyi 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Penglai 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Yantai 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Qufu 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Shandong weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Shandong, China in December. The popular destination of Qingdao averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Shandong, China during December range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Qingdao.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Shandong, China during December, with Qingdao averaging close to 19 mm (0.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Shandong, China?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Qingdao, December may not be the ideal time to visit Shandong, China.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly 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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