AI-generatedQingdao at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 747 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Qingdao
Qingdao has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Qingdao is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:0417:24
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:48–06:39 · evening 16:50–17:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:48 · evening 17:40–17:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Qingdao in October?
In October, Qingdao is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qingdao.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:04 – 17:24
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %93 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Qingdao
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.6 – 22.1 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Qingdao ranges from 5.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to October.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.3 and 27.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.9° | 5.8° | 8.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.4° | 4.3° | 6.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.3° | 5.4° | 7.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.3° | 8.3° | 10.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.1° | 13.3° | 14.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 19.3° | 18.5° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 23.9° | 22.6° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.3° | 27.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.5° | 23.6° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.2° | 20.6° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 16.7° | 15.6° | 17.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 11.3° | 10.2° | 12.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Qingdao
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Qingdao, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Qingdao
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Qingdao: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Qingdao has about 5 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Qingdao
How breezy and how cloudy Qingdao is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Qingdao typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Qingdao: variable cloud, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Qingdao
How often the day gets hot in Qingdao (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Qingdao has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Qingdao
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 93 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 37 | 4° | −1° | 6.9° | 5.2 h | 2 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 | 5° | 0° | 5.4° | 5.8 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 46 | 9° | 4° | 6.3° | 6.7 h | 4 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 13° | 9° | 9.3° | 7.3 h | 5 | 38 |
| MayMay | 91 | 18° | 14° | 14.1° | 7.6 h | 6 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 22° | 19° | 19.3° | 6.2 h | 7 | 76 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 26° | 23° | 23.9° | 5.4 h | 11 | 183 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 28° | 24° | 26.4° | 6.3 h | 13 | 176 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 25° | 21° | 24.5° | 6.7 h | 6 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 19° | 15° | 21.2° | 6.5 h | 5 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 13° | 8° | 16.7° | 5.4 h | 4 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 6° | 1° | 11.3° | 5.1 h | 3 | 13 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.06° N, 120.38° E · 16 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Qingdao
The best time to visit Qingdao is from May to June and from September to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in July and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July and from September to October. Rain is most frequent in August; the wettest month is July with 183 mm.
Qingdao through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Qingdao in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 9–18 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Qingdao in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Qingdao in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Qingdao in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Qingdao for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Qingdao
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Qingdao (score 90 and 91). In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in May. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 90 | 91 |
| Day high | 19° | 18° |
| Night low | 15° | 14° |
| Sea | 21.2° | 14.1° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 39 mmbetter | 58 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul, Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug
12 or more rainy days
Qingdao month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January4° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In January, Qingdao is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in January39February5° · Sea 5° · 6 h
In February, Qingdao is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in February46March9° · Sea 6° · 7 h
In March, Qingdao is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in March68April13° · Sea 9° · 7 h
In April, Qingdao is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in April91May18° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In May, Qingdao is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in May85June22° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In June, Qingdao is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 76 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in June72July26° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In July, Qingdao is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 183 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in July69August28° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In August, Qingdao is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 176 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in August87September25° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In September, Qingdao is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 88 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in September90October19° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Qingdao is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in October61November13° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In November, Qingdao is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Qingdao.
Qingdao in November37December6° · Sea 11° · 5 h
In December, Qingdao is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qingdao.
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Qingdao vs. Jinan
In October the holiday weather in Qingdao and Jinan is about equally good (score 90 vs. 89). During the day Jinan is 2 °C warmer than Qingdao. Jinan gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Qingdao | Jinan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 90 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 21° |
| Sea | 21° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | Mar – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Qingdao ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Beijing19°91
- 2QingdaoThis page19°21°90
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Shantou27°26°89
- 6Quanzhou27°25°88
- 7Dalian17°19°86
- 8Kaifeng22°84
Planning a trip to Qingdao
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Qingdao in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Qingdao has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 90
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,710 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Qingdao lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Qingdao
When is the best time to visit Qingdao?
The best time to visit Qingdao is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Qingdao?
The sea temperature in Qingdao ranges from 5.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to October.
Can you swim in Qingdao in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Qingdao?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Qingdao?
Rain is most frequent in August; the wettest month is July with 183 mm. The driest month is January with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Qingdao get?
Qingdao gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Qingdao in?
Qingdao uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Qingdao?
A nonstop flight from London to Qingdao takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,710 km.
When is typhoon season in Qingdao?
Qingdao lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Qingdao?
Qingdao has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 37.
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