Best time to visit Qingdao: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Qingdao are May, Jun, Sep and Oct.
Best months
May, Jun, Sep and Oct
Peak season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
Off season
Jan, Feb and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -2°C – 4.8°C
Rain: 8mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
Feb
Temp: -1.4°C – 5.4°C
Rain: 15mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Mar
Temp: 4.1°C – 12°C
Rain: 40mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Apr
Temp: 9.8°C – 17.2°C
Rain: 44mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
May
BestTemp: 14.7°C – 21.6°C
Rain: 57mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Jun
BestTemp: 19.9°C – 26.4°C
Rain: 96mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Jul
Temp: 24.4°C – 29.5°C
Rain: 255mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Aug
Temp: 25.1°C – 30.4°C
Rain: 203mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
BestTemp: 20.6°C – 26.7°C
Rain: 129mm
Sunshine: 8.7h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Oct
BestTemp: 13.8°C – 20.6°C
Rain: 67mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 7.4/10
Nov
Temp: 7.3°C – 14.2°C
Rain: 17mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 6.3/10
Dec
Temp: 0.1°C – 6.5°C
Rain: 13mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months for visiting Qingdao are May, June, September, and October, based on the weather data behind the visit scores. May brings highs around 21.6C with lower rainfall near 57mm, June offers highs of 26.4C with about 9.7 hours of daily sunshine, and September and October cool down toward 26.7C and 20.6C respectively while sunshine hours remain solid, making all four months comfortable for outdoor time.
The trade-off is that these months sit inside the wider peak season of May through October, so popular sites and lodging see more demand. July and August are the hottest and wettest months, with July rainfall reaching 255mm and August highs touching 30.4C, so travelers who want the mildest and driest peak-season weather tend to favor the shoulder months of May, June, September, and October over the height of summer.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.