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Qingdao in March:
crisp and chilly, little rain

Qingdao, China · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast.

Mean high10°Hottest day 20.2° (2013)
Mean low4°Coldest night −3.9° (2007)
Rain days3 days0-7 by year
Rainfall21mmDaylight 11.4 → 12.5 h
Qingdao's 12 months iBest: June, September and October
Trip types Beach Poorcool seaSightseeing on foot Finemostly dry
Humidity65%0 muggy days
Clear days12 days7 overcast days
Mean wind17 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature7.1°6.2-7.7° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)06:10 / 18:06Daylight 11.4 → 12.5 h

Qingdao in March

Too early to say winter is over. The wind is strong and mornings and evenings are chilly, so spring clothes alone are not enough, and the shore feels colder still. Many days are dry. It is too soon to pack the heavy coat away.

March in Qingdao was brisk: 10°C by day, 4°C at night. Standing in the shade felt chilly. Out of 31 days, an average of 3 saw rain. In 2006, March had no rain day at all; in 2007 it had 7.

4 nights a month dropped below freezing on average. Gloves earned their place for early starts. The lowest night on record was −3.9°C in 2007.

Typhoons i No tropical storm passed within 300 km in this month over the last 20 years. Typhoons: June to September

Date by date i

‹ February March 2027 April ›
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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1-6rain on 13% of days8° 1°
7-13rain on 4% of days9° 3°
14-20rain on 9% of days11° 4°
21-27rain on 11% of days12° 5°
28-31rain on 10% of days12° 6°

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1-6rain on 13% of days8° 1°
7-13rain on 4% of days9° 3°
14-20rain on 9% of days11° 4°
21-27rain on 11% of days12° 5°
28-31rain on 10% of days12° 6°
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2006none
200711mm
2008none
2009none
2010none
2011none
20122mm
2013none
2014none
2015none
2016none
20173mm
2018none
2019none
2020none
20219mm
2022none
2023none
2024none
202513mm
Holidays in March (2027) · No public holidays this month.

Day by day temperature i

−1°7°14°22° 1815222931

Mean high Mean low Coldest to warmest high in 20 years

Your trip dates, the past 20 years

Trip dates ~

You can also click two dates on the axis. Hover a cell to see that day's rain.
Trip rain days Month rain days
2006
0 d 0 d
2007
0 d 7 d
2008
1 d 3 d
2009
1 d 4 d
2010
0 d 6 d
2011
0 d 1 d
2012
0 d 6 d
2013
1 d 1 d
2014
0 d 1 d
2015
0 d 2 d
2016
0 d 1 d
2017
0 d 3 d
2018
0 d 3 d
2019
0 d 2 d
2020
1 d 1 d
2021
0 d 3 d
2022
1 d 4 d
2023
0 d 1 d
2024
1 d 4 d
2025
0 d 4 d
Years with rain
Tap a date to start, tap another to end. Each cell is that date in one year.
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Rain days on trip
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No rain1-9 mm10 mm or more Dates outside your trip are dimmed.

One row per year, one cell per day. 2006 had 0 rain days, 2007 had 7.

Qingdao through the year

MonthHighLowRain daysRainfallSea
January 4°−2°1 day7mm 7°
February 6°−1°2 days13mm 6°
March 10°4°3 days21mm 7°
April 16°9°4 days32mm 10°
May 21°14°5 days54mm 15°
JuneGood 25°19°6 days70mm 20°
July 28°23°8 days176mm 24°
August 29°24°8 days165mm 27°
SeptemberGood 26°20°6 days84mm 26°
OctoberGood 20°14°3 days38mm 22°
November 13°7°3 days30mm 18°
December 6°0°2 days13mm 12°

Common questions

Does it rain a lot in Qingdao in March?

Over the past 20 years March averaged 3 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 31. Individual years ran from 0 in the driest to 7 in the wettest.

What should I wear in Qingdao in March?

Days averaged 10°C and nights 4°C. Pack a sweater plus a light jacket and a compact umbrella.

Can you swim in Qingdao in March?

Sea surface temperature averaged 7.1°C in March, too cold for most people without a wetsuit. Year to year it ranged 6.2-7.7°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is March a good time to visit Qingdao?

On warmth and rain days alone, Qingdao's easiest months were June, September and October. March ranked 12 of 12.

How many clear days does Qingdao get in March?

About 12 clear days (under 30% cloud on average) and 7 overcast days (80% or more).