Shandong Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Shandong, China in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Shandong in May

Shandong, China is a region in China. Shandong, China 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 (64°F) to warm in Dezhou at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Dezhou and 13°C (55°F) in Weihai.

For specific regional insights in Shandong, China, 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 (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Rizhao with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Qingdao enjoys about 246 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 May

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

Temperature range in Shandong (May)

Precipitation variation in Shandong (May)

Qingdao

In May Qingdao generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
246 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Qingdao →

Jinan

In May Jinan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
274 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Jinan →

Linyi

In May Linyi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Linyi →

Penglai

In May Penglai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Penglai →

Yantai

In May Yantai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Yantai →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Qingdao 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jinan 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Linyi 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Penglai 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Yantai 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Qufu 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Shandong weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Shandong, China typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Qingdao average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Shandong, China during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Qingdao.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Shandong, China during May, with Qingdao averaging close to 70 mm (2.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Shandong, China?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Shandong, China with overall excellent 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 excellent weather in Qingdao. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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