Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Qingdao, Shandong, China in May
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
55mm
Sun
8h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Qingdao, Shandong, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May55mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Qingdao's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8 hours average sun
May is one of Qingdao's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May14°C average sea
May is close to Qingdao's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May52 weather score
May sits close to Qingdao's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune and August to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
