Monthly climate guide
Qingdao weather in December
With highs near 6°C (43°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), December feels cold in Qingdao. Rainfall averages about 18 mm (very dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 7°C cooler than November and 3°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- Just 330 km apart, but Qingdao runs about 3°C warmer than Dalian this month.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
- Only 2 months are cooler in Qingdao than December.
- Rain is well below Qingdao's usual level (around 70% less).
Avg high
6°C
43°F
Avg low
2°C
36°F
Rainfall
18 mm
very dry
Humidity
70%
relative
Sky
54%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Qingdao weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 0°C / 31°F | 13 mm | 70% | 60% |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | 0°C / 32°F | 20 mm | 72% | 61% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 3°C / 38°F | 14 mm | 73% | 48% |
| April | 14°C / 56°F | 8°C / 46°F | 35 mm | 75% | 52% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 14°C / 57°F | 71 mm | 77% | 57% |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 19°C / 66°F | 66 mm | 83% | 65% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 24°C / 74°F | 174 mm | 87% | 68% |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 25°C / 76°F | 158 mm | 82% | 62% |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 21°C / 70°F | 69 mm | 71% | 56% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 60°F | 26 mm | 67% | 48% |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 9°C / 48°F | 56 mm | 70% | 52% |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 2°C / 36°F | 18 mm | 70% | 54% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
Is December a good time to visit Qingdao?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Qingdao →Other China cities in December
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Qingdao in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Qingdao?
December is cool in Qingdao, with highs around 6°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Qingdao in December?
Average highs are about 6°C (43°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Qingdao in December?
Qingdao typically gets around 18 mm of rain in December — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Qingdao (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.