Qingdao in January
5.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cold: highs around 3°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
3Rainy days (13 mm)
9:48 hDaylight
07:14Sunrise · 17:02 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
- Nights fall to about 0°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | 0°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.6 |
| February | 4°C | 1°C | 20 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.6 |
| March | 7°C | 4°C | 28 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 11°C | 9°C | 43 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 16°C | 14°C | 72 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 20°C | 19°C | 80 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.0 |
| July | 25°C | 23°C | 159 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 26°C | 25°C | 163 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 24°C | 21°C | 83 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 19°C | 16°C | 43 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 13°C | 9°C | 39 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 6°C | 3°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Qingdao in January?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Qingdao?
The best months are September, June, October.