Monthly climate guide

Qingdao weather in January

With highs near 4°C (39°F) and lows around 0°C (31°F), January feels cold in Qingdao. Rainfall averages about 13 mm (very dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

Mornings start cold: the average low is 0°C, and frost is common.
Rain is well below Qingdao's usual level (around 78% less).
In Qingdao, January is mid-winter.
There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).

January is typically Qingdao's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

4°C

39°F

Avg low

0°C

31°F

Rainfall

13 mm

very dry

Humidity

70%

relative

Sky

60%

cloud · often cloudy

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Qingdao weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Qingdao
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 January

A proper insulated winter coat
A hat, scarf and gloves
Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is January a good time to visit Qingdao?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other China cities in January

Zibo

4° / -6°C · 7 mm

Tai'an

4° / -5°C · 9 mm

Jinan

3° / -6°C · 8 mm

Dalian

0° / -4°C · 6 mm

Tangshan

1° / -9°C · 2 mm

Tianjin

2° / -8°C · 2 mm

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Qingdao in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Qingdao?

January is cool in Qingdao, with highs around 4°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Qingdao in January?

Average highs are about 4°C (39°F) and average lows about 0°C (31°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Qingdao in January?

Qingdao typically gets around 13 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

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.