At a glance
| Metric | Nanjing | Qingdao |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 29°C |
| Coldest month low | 0°C | -2°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1173 mm | 848 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.4 h/day | 8.6 h/day |
| Best months | April–May & October–November | May–June & September–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Nanjing | Qingdao | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6 · Poor | 3.2 · Poor | Nanjing |
| February | 4.6 · Poor | 3.7 · Poor | Nanjing |
| March | 8.6 · Excellent | 7.0 · Good | Nanjing |
| April | 9.1 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | — |
| May | 9.3 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Qingdao |
| June | 6.1 · Fair | 9.7 · Excellent | Qingdao |
| July | 3.1 · Poor | 7.3 · Good | Qingdao |
| August | 3.9 · Poor | 6.0 · Fair | Qingdao |
| September | 8.0 · Good | 9.9 · Excellent | Qingdao |
| October | 9.5 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Qingdao |
| November | 9.4 · Excellent | 7.9 · Good | Nanjing |
| December | 5.3 · Fair | 4.0 · Poor | Nanjing |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Nanjing or Qingdao?
Qingdao has the better travel weather in 6 of 12 months, versus 5 for Nanjing — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Nanjing?
The best months to visit Nanjing are April–May & October–November, 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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