Monthly climate guide
Qingdao weather in May
With highs near 19°C (66°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), May feels mild in Qingdao. Rainfall averages about 71 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
- Just 220 km apart, but Qingdao runs about 10°C cooler than Zibo this month.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Qingdao.
Avg high
19°C
66°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
71 mm
some rain
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
57%
cloud · often cloudy
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 May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May 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 May
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Qingdao in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Qingdao?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Qingdao, with highs around 19°C and about 71 mm of rain.
How warm is Qingdao in May?
Average highs are about 19°C (66°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Qingdao in May?
Qingdao typically gets around 71 mm of rain in May — some rain.
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.