How hot is Qingdao in January?

Daytime highs in Qingdao in January average 5°C (40°F); nights drop to about -2°C.

Does it rain in Qingdao in January?

Expect around 2.5 rainy days and 14 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Qingdao?

January is a challenging month to visit Qingdao — consider May–June & September–October instead. Overall travel score: 3.2/10. The best months are May–June & September–October.

Qingdao weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Qingdao — consider May–June & September–October instead. Expect highs around 5°C, lows near -2°C, and about 2.5 days with rain.

3.2 · Poortravel score for January

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg high

5°C

Avg low

-2°C

Rainfall

14 mm

Rain days

2.5

Sunshine

7.7 h/day

Daylight

9.8 h

What to pack for Qingdao in January

a warm coat, hat and gloves

Humidity averages 67%; max daily wind around 22 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Qingdao: May–June & September–October. See the full best time to visit Qingdao guide.

Qingdao in January: the details

In January, Qingdao sees average daytime highs of 5°C (40°F) and overnight lows of -2°C (28°F). Rainfall totals roughly 14 mm across 2.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.7 hours per day with 9.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 67%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Qingdao, China (36.06, 120.38) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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