Weather in May in Shandong
Are you planning a trip a to Shandong in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Shandong in May?
Shandong is a region in China. Shandong offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, and moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Weihai at 18°C to warm in Dezhou at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Dezhou and 13°C in Weihai.For specific regional insights in Shandong, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dezhou with an average of 49 mm to moderate rainfall in Rizhao with 77 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 246 hours of sunshine in Qingdao. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Shandong climate page.
Where to go in Shandong in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Shandong?
Qingdao
In May Qingdao generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Jinan
In May Jinan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Linyi
In May Linyi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Penglai
In May Penglai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Yantai
In May Yantai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Shandong?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Shandong with overall perfect weather in Qingdao. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Qingdao. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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