At a glance
| Metric | Jinan | Qingdao |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 33°C | 29°C |
| Coldest month low | -4°C | -2°C |
| Annual rainfall | 718 mm | 848 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.5 h/day | 8.6 h/day |
| Best months | March–May & September–October | May–June & September–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Jinan | Qingdao | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6 · Poor | 3.2 · Poor | Jinan |
| February | 5.3 · Fair | 3.7 · Poor | Jinan |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 7.0 · Good | Jinan |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | Jinan |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| June | 5.2 · Fair | 9.7 · Excellent | Qingdao |
| July | 4.7 · Poor | 7.3 · Good | Qingdao |
| August | 5.8 · Fair | 6.0 · Fair | Qingdao |
| September | 9.9 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | — |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| November | 7.9 · Good | 7.9 · Good | — |
| December | 3.8 · Poor | 4.0 · Poor | Qingdao |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Jinan or Qingdao?
It's a tie: Jinan and Qingdao each have the better travel weather in 4 months of the year.
When is the best time to visit Jinan?
The best months to visit Jinan are March–May & 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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