Qingdao Weather & Seasons - Best Time to Visit Qingdao

The temperature of Qingdao rises gradually in spring. However, the early spring is still cold and the average temperature is around 8°C. In late March, it becomes warmer and many beautiful flowers begin to bloom. In April and May, it becomes much warmer and many travelers start their vacation to Qingdao.

What to Wear: In early spring, it will be helpful to wear down jackets, sweaters and windbreakers. In late spring when the temperature is higher, you can prepare long skirts, light jeans, thin coat and shirts.

Seasonal Activities: If you like flowers, don’t miss Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held in Zhongshan Park from mid-April to early May usually. There are over 10 kinds of cherry flowers and many other flowers like peach blossoms, peony flowers, azalea flowers, etc. grown in Zhongshan Park. In this festival, you can not only admire the fully-bloomed flowers but also various performances at the same time. In addition to Zhongshan Park, you can also enjoy cherry flowers in Juyongguan Road (in Bdaguan Scenic Resort). The beautiful flowers and the old architectures together always make up an attractive picture.

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Summer is always the hottest season in the whole year, but Qingdao’s summer is not so hot. The average temperature of summer is about 24°C and the highest temperature reaches about 30°C in August. The weather is rather comfortable in summer and Qingdao is a great destination to spend a summer holiday.

What to Wear: Protecting your skin from sunlight is the most important thing in summer tour in Qingdao. If you want to stay longer in the beaches, use sunhat, sun glasses and sunscreen with high SPF. Because of the warm weather, you can wear shirts, skirts, T-shirts or other breathable clothes. In July and August, it is also recommended to take an umbrella with in case of rain.

Seasonal Activity: While vising Qingdao in summer, you can experience many kinds of water activities. Enjoying the local seafood and beer is also a wonderful choice to end up a day tour. Furthermore, you can take part in the Qingdao International Beer Festival, which begins on the second Saturday in August (might be changed in different year) and lasts for about 16 days usually. You will appreciate the enthusiasm of the locals, all the best beers and marvelous shows there.

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Autumn is the most best season for travel in many cities, including Qingdao. In September, the temperature is around 24°C, neither hot nor cold. It becomes cool in November. Because of the less rain, fresh air and plenty of sunshine, the weather is also pleasant.

What to Wear: It is still warm in September and you can were long-sleeved T-shirts, long skirts and light coats. In October and November, you need sweaters and thick coats.

Seasonal Activity: If visiting Qingdao in autumn, don’t miss a trip to Laoshan, where you can appreciate the colorful scenery of the mountain, since the leaves turn red, orange, gold, yellow and purple.

Winter is cold with frosty nights and strong winds in Qingdao. In the coldest days in January, the temperature falls below 0°C. The average temperature of winter is about 1°C.

What to Wear: Traveling in winter, you have to keep warm. Prepare winter overcoats, leather jackets, thick sweaters and cold-proof accessories, like scarfs, gloves, face masks, etc.

Please note: Though winter is not the best time to visit Qingdao, but you will enjoy a more peaceful environment and lower travel budget in such a low tourist season.