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Monthly climate in Qingdao, Shandong, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Qingdao features a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (37 °F) and 26 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -12 °C (12 °F) or can rise to as high as 30 °C (87 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 749 mm (29.5 inches) and receives 68 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Qingdao enjoys an average of 3279 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 44 minutes to 14 hours 33 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Qingdao, Shandong, China §

The warmest months in Qingdao are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (75 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 5 °C (37 - 42 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Qingdao experiences 47 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 26 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Qingdao, Shandong, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 9°C
(48°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 30°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 14°C
(58°F)
Mean maximum 7°C
(46°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 12°C
(53°F)
Average high 4°C
(40°F)		 5°C
(40°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 7°C
(45°F)
Daily mean 2°C
(37°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 5°C
(42°F)
Average low 1°C
(33°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 10°C
(49°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 3°C
(38°F)
Mean minimum -5°C
(23°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)
Minimum -12°C
(12°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Qingdao, Shandong, China §

Qingdao usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 8 rainy days and 140 mm (5.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Qingdao are January, February and December. On average, 18 mm (0.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Qingdao, Shandong, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 16 (0.6) 22 (0.9) 31 (1.2) 37 (1.4) 61 (2.4) 85 (3.4) 179 (7.0) 157 (6.2) 74 (2.9) 43 (1.7) 27 (1.0) 16 (0.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 3 3 5 6 7 5 9 12 6 5 4 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Qingdao, Shandong, China §

The sunniest months in Qingdao are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 16 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Qingdao: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 19 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Qingdao, Shandong, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 200 242 284 285 315 309 321 308 279 259 235 236
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 59m 10h 51m 11h 58m 13h 6m 14h 4m 14h 33m 14h 18m 13h 28m 12h 22m 11h 14m 10h 15m 9h 44m

Solar UV radiation in Qingdao, Shandong, China §

Qingdao experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Qingdao UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Qingdao, Shandong, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 3 5 6 8 9 10 11 11 8 7 4 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Qingdao, Shandong, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Qingdao. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Qingdao's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.