Shandong weather in May
Planning a getaway to Shandong this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Qingdao enjoys close to 246 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Shandong, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shandong's yearly weather, check out our Shandong climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shandong, in China.
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.
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