Qingdao in January
- Temp
- 3°C / -3°C
- Rain
- 11mm
- Rooms
- Cheap
One of the three driest months.
Cheap and not one of the wettest months: a good time to go.
Best time to visit / Qingdao
When is it cheapest to visit Qingdao?
Qingdao is cheapest to visit in January, February, November, December.
Peak season is May, July, August, October, when rooms cost the most.
The month to pick is November. Rooms sit at this city's yearly low, and at an average high of 12°C and low of 5°C with 31mm of rain it asks the least of you of any of its cheap months.
Qingdao month by month
Qingdao in February
- Temp
- 5°C / -1°C
- Rain
- 15mm
- Rooms
- Cheap
One of the three driest months. On this month: Lunar New Year.
Cheap and not one of the wettest months: a good time to go.
Qingdao in March
- Temp
- 9°C / 3°C
- Rain
- 28mm
- Rooms
- Mid
Qingdao in April
- Temp
- 15°C / 9°C
- Rain
- 44mm
- Rooms
- Mid
Qingdao in May
- Temp
- 20°C / 14°C
- Rain
- 64mm
- Rooms
- Peak
On this month: Golden Week.
Peak prices: book early if your dates are fixed.
Qingdao in June
- Temp
- 24°C / 18°C
- Rain
- 83mm
- Rooms
- Mid
Qingdao in July
- Temp
- 27°C / 22°C
- Rain
- 153mm
- Rooms
- Peak
One of the three wettest months. On this month: Beach season, Summer holidays.
Peak prices: book early if your dates are fixed.
Qingdao in August
- Temp
- 28°C / 23°C
- Rain
- 152mm
- Rooms
- Peak
One of the three wettest months. On this month: Beach season, Local festival.
Peak prices: book early if your dates are fixed.
Qingdao in September
- Temp
- 25°C / 18°C
- Rain
- 84mm
- Rooms
- Mid
One of the three wettest months.
Qingdao in October
- Temp
- 19°C / 12°C
- Rain
- 38mm
- Rooms
- Peak
On this month: National holiday.
Peak prices: book early if your dates are fixed.
Qingdao in November
- Temp
- 12°C / 5°C
- Rain
- 31mm
- Rooms
- Cheap
Cheap and not one of the wettest months: a good time to go.
Qingdao in December
- Temp
- 6°C / -1°C
- Rain
- 14mm
- Rooms
- Cheap
One of the three driest months.
Cheap and not one of the wettest months: a good time to go.
The wettest month in Qingdao is July, at 153mm. It is not one of the cheap months, so dodging the rain and saving money are two separate decisions here.
See all 12 months in a table
Qingdao month by month: weather and room prices
One row per month. The price column is relative to this city's own year, and the temperature and rainfall are thirty-year normals.
| Month | Rooms | Temp | Rain | What is on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cheap | 3°C / -3°C | 11mm | Quiet shoulder |
| February | Cheap | 5°C / -1°C | 15mm | Lunar New Year |
| March | Mid | 9°C / 3°C | 28mm | Nothing in particular |
| April | Mid | 15°C / 9°C | 44mm | Nothing in particular |
| May | Peak | 20°C / 14°C | 64mm | Golden Week |
| June | Mid | 24°C / 18°C | 83mm | Nothing in particular |
| July | Peak | 27°C / 22°C | 153mm | Beach season, Summer holidays |
| August | Peak | 28°C / 23°C | 152mm | Beach season, Local festival |
| September | Mid | 25°C / 18°C | 84mm | Nothing in particular |
| Octobernow | Peak | 19°C / 12°C | 38mm | National holiday |
| November | Cheap | 12°C / 5°C | 31mm | Quiet shoulder |
| December | Cheap | 6°C / -1°C | 14mm | Quiet shoulder |
Temperature and rainfall are published 1991-2020 monthly normals from national meteorological agencies. The price level is Tripdify's own per-city read of peak seasons and holidays; what you actually pay varies by property and day of the week.
Qingdao seasons and room prices
Qingdao is a seaside city with a sharp summer peak. July and August, when the beaches open, are the dearest months, and seafront hotels climb further when the Qingdao International Beer Festival runs in summer. The National Day golden week from October 1 and the Labour Day holiday in early May also push prices up as domestic travellers arrive. May, June, late September and mid October onward are mild and moderately priced. Winter brings cold sea winds and the lowest rates. Short flights from Seoul make it a common weekend trip, so Friday and Saturday nights cost more.
Qingdao local costs and payment
The currency is the yuan, and payment runs almost entirely on Alipay and WeChat Pay. Both apps accept foreign cards, and setting one up before you fly covers taxis, convenience stores and most seafood restaurants. Hotels, department stores and larger restaurants take international cards, but small shops on the beer street and in markets may accept only the apps, and since cash remains legal tender a small reserve is sensible. Hotel rates in China are usually shown with tax and service included, but sites differ, so compare on the total. Pay in yuan and decline home currency conversion.
When to visit Qingdao: common questions
When is it cheapest?
Qingdao is cheapest in the low season, January, February, November, December.
When is peak season?
May, July, August, October is peak season, when room prices are highest.
Which months should I avoid?
To spend the least, avoid the peak months of May, July, August, October, when prices climb.
Which month in Qingdao is both cheap and pleasant?
The month to pick is November. Rooms sit at this city's yearly low, and at an average high of 12°C and low of 5°C with 31mm of rain it asks the least of you of any of its cheap months.
Which month is wettest in Qingdao?
The wettest month in Qingdao is July, at 153mm. It is not one of the cheap months, so dodging the rain and saving money are two separate decisions here.