Qingdao Climate
Qingdao is located at the southern tip of the Shandong Peninsula (35o35' ~ 37o09'N, 119o30'~ 121o00'E) and enjoys mild summers and relatively warm winters, with the average July temperature at 23.8 oC and the average January temperature at -0.7 oC. The annual mean temperature in Qingdao is 12.2oC.
The city lies in the North Temperate Zone and has a temperate monsoon climate during the summer months. This is characterized by heavy rainfall, which most occurs during the months of June and July, where rainfall averages 15 mm.
General Description of Climate in Qingdao
Qingdao's Mean Temperature and Rainfall
| General Description of Climate in Qingdao |
- During spring, the weather slowly becomes warmer, usually one month later than the inland areas.
- During summer, the weather is humid and rainy. August is the hottest summer month with an average temperature of 25.1oC.
- During autumn, the weather is cool and dry.
- During winter, the weather is windy and frigid for long periods of time. January is the coldest winter month with an average temperature of -1.2oC
| Qingdao Climate Information |
Detailed information about the average temperatures and rainfall in Qingdao are as follows:
Average Data |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
June |
|
Max (oC) |
2.4 |
3.7 |
8.5 |
14.2 |
19.9 |
23.7 |
|
Min (oC) |
-4.1 |
2.8 |
1.6 |
7.2 |
12.6 |
17.5 |
|
| Average Data |
July |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Max (oC) |
26.9 |
28.5 |
25.3 |
19.3 |
12.3 |
5.3 |
|
Min (oC) |
21.8 |
22.7 |
18.3 |
12.7 |
5.7 |
-0.9 |
|
