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Yingkou weather & best time to visit

City break

Yingkou at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.0°
Sunshine a year
2,670 h
Rain a year
667 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
4 m

Climate in Yingkou

Yingkou has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, Yingkou is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Yingkou

The best time to visit Yingkou is from April to June and from September to October. 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 August with 175 mm of precipitation.

Yingkou through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Yingkou in spring

Mar – May

75

Good

  • 8–22 °C by day
  • Sea 8 °C
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Yingkou in summer

Jun – Aug

73

Good

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Yingkou in autumn

Sep – Nov

72

Good

  • 7–25 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Yingkou in winter

Dec – Feb

41

Fair

  • −3–1 °C by day
  • Sea 1 °C
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 6 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Yingkou for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

85

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – June, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

06:0117:13

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 05:44–06:38 · evening 16:36–17:30
Blue hour
Morning 05:33–05:44 · evening 17:30–17:40

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 Yingkou compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 19° to 13°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high21°12°
Night-time low11°3°
Sea19°13°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Yingkou in October?

In October, Yingkou is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yingkou.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 12 min06:01 – 17:13
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
35 %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 %90 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Yingkou

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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May has the better holiday weather in Yingkou: score 94 against 85. In May, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in May. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.

October vs May, Yingkou
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score8594better
Daytime high17°22°
Night-time low8°14°
Sea16.3°13.8°
Sunshine7.1 h9.0 hbetter
Rainy days6better7
Rainfall42 mmbetter56 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Yingkou month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

41January−3° · Sea 0° · 6.3 h

In January, Yingkou is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in January
43February1° · Sea 0° · 7.0 h

In February, Yingkou is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in February
46March8° · Sea 1° · 7.8 h

In March, Yingkou is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in March
84April16° · Sea 7° · 8.3 h

In April, Yingkou is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in April
94May22° · Sea 14° · 9.0 h

In May, Yingkou is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °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 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in May
86June26° · Sea 20° · 8.2 h

In June, Yingkou is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in June
65July29° · Sea 25° · 7.0 h

In July, Yingkou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 149 mm in total. On about 9 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 Yingkou.

Yingkou in July
68August29° · Sea 26° · 7.4 h

In August, Yingkou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 175 mm in total. On about 9 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 Yingkou.

Yingkou in August
91September25° · Sea 23° · 7.9 h

In September, Yingkou is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in September
85October17° · Sea 16° · 7.1 h

In October, Yingkou is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in October
40November7° · Sea 10° · 6.0 h

In November, Yingkou is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in November
39December0° · Sea 3° · 5.7 h

In December, Yingkou is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yingkou.

Yingkou in December
Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Yingkou

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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−12°), the warmest in July (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 April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 69 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 17°Night 8°Sea 16°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan41−3°−12°−0.5°6.3 h26
FebruaryFeb431°−8°−0.5°7.0 h29
MarchMar468°−1°1.3°7.8 h316
AprilApr8416°7°7.4°8.3 h639
MayMay9422°14°13.8°9.0 h756
JuneJun8626°19°20.1°8.2 h1082
JulyJul6529°23°24.6°7.0 h11149
AugustAug6829°22°26.0°7.4 h11175
SeptemberSep9125°16°22.5°7.9 h659
OctoberOct8517°8°16.3°7.1 h642
NovemberNov407°−1°9.9°6.0 h427
DecemberDec390°−9°3.3°5.7 h29

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

40.66° N, 122.23° E · 4 m · Asia/Shanghai

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Yingkou

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October16.3°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 15.4 – 17.3 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 16.3°8 in 10 years 15.4° – 17.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Yingkou ranges from −0.5 °C in January to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June 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 24.6 and 27.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan−0.5°−1.4°0.3°cold
FebruaryFeb−0.5°−1.4°0.3°cold
MarchMar1.3°0.4°2.4°cold
AprilApr7.4°5.9°9.7°cold
MayMay13.8°11.1°16.3°cold
JuneJun20.1°18.2°22.2°refreshing
JulyJul24.6°23.3°25.7°pleasant
AugustAug26.0°24.6°27.4°warm
SeptemberSep22.5°21.5°23.5°refreshing
OctoberOct16.3°15.4°17.3°cold
NovemberNov9.9°8.5°11.2°cold
DecemberDec3.3°1.4°5.0°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Yingkou

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,670 hours
Sunniest month
May · 9.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.1 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 63 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Yingkou, 63 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Yingkou: 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.

Per year
667 mm on 70 days
Wettest month
Aug · 175 mm
Driest month
Jan · 6 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 42 mm

In October, Yingkou has about 6 rainy days with 42 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Yingkou

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 45 min
Light brown skin
about 60 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Yingkou

How breezy and how cloudy Yingkou 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.

Year average
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Yingkou typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Feb – May, Oct – Nov.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jan · 27 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 60 %
OctoberCloud cover 35 %Sunshine 7.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 35 % of the sky over Yingkou: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Yingkou

How often the day gets hot in Yingkou (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
20 days
Hottest month
Jul · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 17 °C

In October, Yingkou has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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

Snow in Yingkou

Snow is possible in Yingkou, 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 days a year
5 days
Fresh snow a year
22 cm
Snow possible
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Yingkou.

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 Yingkou

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Yingkou 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.

Yingkou has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    73

    Good

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    92

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 8.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    67

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    85

    Excellent

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    40

    Fair

    • −2 °C by day
    • Sea 1 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 10 h 35 min
Distance
8,370 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.

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Yingkou vs Anshan

In October the holiday weather in Yingkou and Anshan is about equally good (score 85 vs 85). During the day it is about as warm in Anshan as in Yingkou.

Yingkou vs Anshan, in October
in OctoberYingkouAnshan
Holiday weather score8585
Daytime high17°17°
Sea16°no sea nearby
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days66
Best timeApr – Jun, Sep – OctApr – May, Sep – Oct

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OctoberYingkou 17°Anshan 17°
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In October, Yingkou ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Qinhuangdao19°18°91
  3. 3Weihai20°20°91
  4. 4Chengde18°91
  5. 5Yantai20°20°91
  6. 6Tangshan20°91
  7. 7Beijing19°91
  8. 8Baoding21°91
  9. 19YingkouThis page17°16°85
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Frequently asked questions about Yingkou

When is the best time to visit Yingkou?

The best time to visit Yingkou 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 Yingkou?

The sea temperature in Yingkou ranges from −0.5 °C in January to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Yingkou in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Yingkou?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.

When does it rain most in Yingkou?

The wettest month is August with 175 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 6 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Yingkou get?

Yingkou gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Yingkou in?

Yingkou is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Yingkou?

A nonstop flight from London to Yingkou takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,370 km.

Which school holidays are best for Yingkou?

Yingkou has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 92, summer holidays 67, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 40.