At a glance
| Metric | Dalian | Qingdao |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 28°C | 29°C |
| Coldest month low | -5°C | -2°C |
| Annual rainfall | 749 mm | 848 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.9 h/day | 8.6 h/day |
| Best months | May–June & September–October | May–June & September–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Dalian | Qingdao | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4 · Challenging | 3.2 · Poor | Qingdao |
| February | 2.3 · Challenging | 3.7 · Poor | Qingdao |
| March | 5.4 · Fair | 7.0 · Good | Qingdao |
| April | 8.7 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | Qingdao |
| May | 9.9 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Qingdao |
| June | 9.6 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Qingdao |
| July | 9.1 · Excellent | 7.3 · Good | Dalian |
| August | 7.8 · Good | 6.0 · Fair | Dalian |
| September | 9.9 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | — |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| November | 5.9 · Fair | 7.9 · Good | Qingdao |
| December | 2.1 · Challenging | 4.0 · Poor | Qingdao |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Dalian or Qingdao?
Qingdao has the better travel weather in 8 of 12 months, versus 2 for Dalian — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Dalian?
The best months to visit Dalian are May–June & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Qingdao?
The best months to visit Qingdao are May–June & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
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