Climate normals · 1970–2000
Qingdao Climate
Qingdao is a city in China (25) with a population of about 7,172,451. Its average annual temperature is 12.9°C (55°F), with roughly 681 mm of rain per year.
12.9°C
Avg Temp
681
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Qingdao Climate
Qingdao has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F) and receives about 681 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.9°C
Avg Temp
681
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 31° | 10 mm |
| February | 1° / 34° | 13 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 21 mm |
| April | 12° / 53° | 36 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 55 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 85 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 154 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 148 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 73 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 47 mm |
| November | 9° / 48° | 27 mm |
| December | 2° / 36° | 12 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Qingdao
The most comfortable months to visit Qingdao are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Qingdao are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Qingdao, China has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C and about 681 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Qingdao average about 29°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.