AI-generatedQinhuangdao at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,640 h
- Rain a year
- 608 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Qinhuangdao
Qinhuangdao has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year, Qinhuangdao is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Qinhuangdao
The best time to visit Qinhuangdao is from April to June and from September to October. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 161 mm of precipitation.
Qinhuangdao through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Qinhuangdao in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 10–23 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Qinhuangdao in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Qinhuangdao in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Qinhuangdao in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 1–4 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:1117:24
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 05:54–06:47 · evening 16:47–17:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:54 · evening 17:41–17:51
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.
October in Qinhuangdao compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 15°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 5° |
| Sea | 20° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Qinhuangdao in October?
In October, Qinhuangdao is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:11 – 17:24
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Qinhuangdao
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Qinhuangdao: score 96 against 91. In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in May. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 13° |
| Sea | 18.1° | 13.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 36 mmbetter | 46 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Qinhuangdao month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January1° · Sea 2° · 6.4 h
In January, Qinhuangdao is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 1.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in January43February4° · Sea 1° · 7.0 h
In February, Qinhuangdao is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in February55March10° · Sea 3° · 7.7 h
In March, Qinhuangdao is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in March90April17° · Sea 7° · 8.4 h
In April, Qinhuangdao is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in April96May23° · Sea 13° · 9.0 h
In May, Qinhuangdao is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in May87June27° · Sea 19° · 7.9 h
In June, Qinhuangdao is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in June60July30° · Sea 24° · 6.6 h
In July, Qinhuangdao is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 161 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in July64August29° · Sea 25° · 6.9 h
In August, Qinhuangdao is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 160 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in August91September26° · Sea 23° · 7.7 h
In September, Qinhuangdao is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in September91October19° · Sea 18° · 6.9 h
In October, Qinhuangdao is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in October49November10° · Sea 12° · 6.2 h
In November, Qinhuangdao is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in November40December3° · Sea 6° · 6.1 h
In December, Qinhuangdao is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Qinhuangdao.
Qinhuangdao in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Qinhuangdao
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 74 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 41 | 1° | −8° | 1.9° | 6.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 4° | −5° | 0.7° | 7.0 h | 2 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 10° | −1° | 2.7° | 7.7 h | 3 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 17° | 6° | 7.3° | 8.4 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 96 | 23° | 13° | 13.3° | 9.0 h | 6 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 27° | 18° | 19.2° | 7.9 h | 8 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 30° | 22° | 23.9° | 6.6 h | 11 | 161 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 29° | 21° | 25.4° | 6.9 h | 11 | 160 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 26° | 17° | 23.1° | 7.7 h | 6 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 19° | 9° | 18.1° | 6.9 h | 5 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 10° | 1° | 12.3° | 6.2 h | 3 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 3° | −5° | 6.1° | 6.1 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
39.94° N, 119.59° E · 2 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Qinhuangdao
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.3 – 19.0 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Qinhuangdao ranges from 0.7 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January 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 24.4 and 26.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.9° | 1.1° | 3.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.7° | −0.2° | 2.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.7° | 1.9° | 3.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.3° | 6.0° | 8.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 13.3° | 11.7° | 14.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 19.2° | 18.3° | 20.7° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 23.9° | 22.5° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.1° | 22.0° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 18.1° | 17.3° | 19.0° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 12.3° | 11.4° | 13.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.1° | 4.9° | 6.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Qinhuangdao
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 6.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Qinhuangdao, 62 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Qinhuangdao: 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, Qinhuangdao has about 5 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Qinhuangdao
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · 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 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Qinhuangdao
How breezy and how cloudy Qinhuangdao 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 Qinhuangdao typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Qinhuangdao: mostly sunny, with about 6.9 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Qinhuangdao
How often the day gets hot in Qinhuangdao (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, Qinhuangdao 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
Planning a trip to Qinhuangdao
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Qinhuangdao 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.
Qinhuangdao has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 91
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,310 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.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Qinhuangdao 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Qinhuangdao vs Shanhai Pass
In October the holiday weather in Qinhuangdao and Shanhai Pass is about equally good (score 91 vs 91). During the day it is about as warm in Shanhai Pass as in Qinhuangdao. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Qinhuangdao | Shanhai Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jul – Sep |
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In October, Qinhuangdao ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Jinzhou18°92
- 2QinhuangdaoThis page19°18°91
- 3Tangshan20°91
- 4Chengde18°91
- 5Beijing19°91
- 6Yantai20°20°91
- 7Weihai20°20°91
- 8Baoding21°91
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Frequently asked questions about Qinhuangdao
When is the best time to visit Qinhuangdao?
The best time to visit Qinhuangdao is from April 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 Qinhuangdao?
The sea temperature in Qinhuangdao ranges from 0.7 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Qinhuangdao in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Qinhuangdao?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Qinhuangdao?
The wettest month is July with 161 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Qinhuangdao get?
Qinhuangdao gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Qinhuangdao in?
Qinhuangdao is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Qinhuangdao?
A nonstop flight from London to Qinhuangdao takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,310 km.
When is typhoon season in Qinhuangdao?
Qinhuangdao 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 Qinhuangdao?
Qinhuangdao has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 94, summer holidays 63, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 41.