AI-generatedYantai at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 668 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Yantai
Yantai has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Yantai is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Yantai
The best time to visit Yantai is from April to May 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 May and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 162 mm of precipitation.
Yantai through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yantai in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 12–25 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Yantai in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Yantai in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 13–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Yantai in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May
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 – May, 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 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:0117:19
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 05:45–06:36 · evening 16:43–17:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:45 · evening 17:35–17:45
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 Yantai compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 17°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 8° |
| Sea | 21° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Yantai in October?
In October, Yantai is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 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 Yantai.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:01 – 17:19
- UV index
- 5 · 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
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %95 %
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 Yantai
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Yantai: score 96 against 91. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 11 °C cooler in April. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 8° |
| Sea | 19.5° | 8.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 36 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Yantai month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January3° · Sea 5° · 4.8 h
In January, Yantai is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 12 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in January39February5° · Sea 4° · 5.8 h
In February, Yantai is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in February62March12° · Sea 5° · 7.3 h
In March, Yantai is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in March96April19° · Sea 9° · 8.0 h
In April, Yantai is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in April94May25° · Sea 14° · 8.5 h
In May, Yantai is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in May79June29° · Sea 18° · 7.5 h
In June, Yantai is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 77 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in June51July31° · Sea 22° · 6.1 h
In July, Yantai is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 162 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in July57August30° · Sea 25° · 6.5 h
In August, Yantai is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 153 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in August89September26° · Sea 23° · 7.2 h
In September, Yantai is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in September91October20° · Sea 20° · 6.6 h
In October, Yantai is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 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 Yantai.
Yantai in October59November13° · Sea 14° · 5.2 h
In November, Yantai is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai in November35December5° · Sea 9° · 4.4 h
In December, Yantai is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yantai.
Yantai 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 Yantai
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (23°). 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 March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 83 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 | 36 | 3° | −4° | 4.9° | 4.8 h | 3 | 12 |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 | 5° | −3° | 3.5° | 5.8 h | 3 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 12° | 2° | 4.9° | 7.3 h | 3 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 19° | 8° | 8.6° | 8.0 h | 4 | 36 |
| MayMay | 94 | 25° | 14° | 13.5° | 8.5 h | 6 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 29° | 19° | 17.9° | 7.5 h | 7 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 31° | 22° | 22.0° | 6.1 h | 12 | 162 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 30° | 23° | 24.6° | 6.5 h | 12 | 153 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 26° | 18° | 23.3° | 7.2 h | 6 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 20° | 12° | 19.5° | 6.6 h | 5 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 13° | 5° | 14.0° | 5.2 h | 5 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 35 | 5° | −1° | 8.5° | 4.4 h | 4 | 15 |
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
37.48° N, 121.44° E · 22 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Yantai
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.6 – 20.4 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Yantai ranges from 3.5 °C in February to 24.6 °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 23.4 and 26.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.9° | 4.0° | 5.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.5° | 2.9° | 4.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.9° | 3.9° | 5.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.6° | 7.6° | 9.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 13.5° | 12.8° | 14.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.9° | 17.1° | 18.8° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 22.0° | 21.0° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 24.6° | 23.4° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.3° | 22.3° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 19.5° | 18.6° | 20.4° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.0° | 12.9° | 15.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.5° | 7.5° | 9.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Yantai
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 6.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Yantai, 58 % 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 Yantai: 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, Yantai has about 5 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Yantai
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Yantai
How breezy and how cloudy Yantai 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 Yantai 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: Mar – May, Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Yantai: variable cloud, with about 6.6 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 Yantai
How often the day gets hot in Yantai (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, Yantai has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Snow
Snow in Yantai
Snow is possible in Yantai, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Yantai.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Yantai
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Yantai 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.
Yantai has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 91
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 55 min
- Distance
- 8,630 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
Yantai 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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Yantai compared
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Yantai vs Weihai
In October the holiday weather in Yantai and Weihai is about equally good (score 91 vs 91). During the day it is about as warm in Weihai as in Yantai. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Yantai | Weihai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
China in October: the best places
In October, Yantai ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Jinzhou18°92
- 2YantaiThis page20°20°91
- 3Weihai20°20°91
- 4Qinhuangdao19°18°91
- 5Tangshan20°91
- 6Chengde18°91
- 7Beijing19°91
- 8Baoding21°91
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Frequently asked questions about Yantai
When is the best time to visit Yantai?
The best time to visit Yantai is from April to May 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 Yantai?
The sea temperature in Yantai ranges from 3.5 °C in February to 24.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Yantai in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Yantai?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Yantai?
The wettest month is July with 162 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yantai get?
Yantai gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Yantai in?
Yantai is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yantai?
A nonstop flight from London to Yantai takes about 10 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,630 km.
When is typhoon season in Yantai?
Yantai 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 Yantai?
Yantai has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 91, summer holidays 55, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 36.