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Qingdao in October:
cool and fresh, only a little rain

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

Mean high20°Hottest day 28° (2019)
Mean low14°Coldest night 3.1° (2016)
Rain days3 days0-12 by year
Rainfall38mmDaylight 11.8 → 10.7 h
Qingdao's 12 months iBest: June, September and October
Trip types Beach Poorcool seaSightseeing on foot Goodmild and mostly dry
Humidity67%0 muggy days
Clear days12 days6 overcast days
Mean wind15 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature22°21-23.2° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)06:04 / 17:23Daylight 11.8 → 10.7 h

Qingdao in October

National Day week runs from October 1 to 7 and is crowded. After the holiday it is dry and cool, easy for sightseeing. The sea wind begins to chill, so a thin jacket helps, and coastal stops are best in daylight.

Qingdao saw 20°C by day and 14°C at night in October. A light layer covered most days. Out of 31 days, an average of 3 saw rain. In 2023, October had no rain day at all; in 2025 it had 12.

The warmest year was 2023, with highs averaging 22.4°C, 2.2°C above normal.

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

‹ September October 2026 November ›
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Week
1-3rain on 13% of days23° 17°
4-10rain on 13% of days22° 15°
11-17rain on 9% of days21° 14°
18-24rain on 12% of days19° 13°
25-31rain on 6% of days18° 11°

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1-3rain on 13% of days23° 17°
4-10rain on 13% of days22° 15°
11-17rain on 9% of days21° 14°
18-24rain on 12% of days19° 13°
25-31rain on 6% of days18° 11°
Tap another date to change

2006none
2007none
2008none
2009none
2010none
2011none
2012none
2013none
2014none
2015none
2016none
20172mm
2018none
201922mm
2020none
20214mm
2022none
2023none
2024none
20255mm
Holidays in October (2026)
  • October 1 to October 3 National Day
  • October 1 to October 7 National Day Golden Week
  • October 12 Columbus Day

1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)1 US holidays (flights fill up)

Day by day temperature i

8°15°22°29° 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 1 d
2007
0 d 2 d
2008
1 d 4 d
2009
1 d 2 d
2010
1 d 2 d
2011
0 d 1 d
2012
0 d 2 d
2013
1 d 1 d
2014
0 d 4 d
2015
0 d 2 d
2016
0 d 7 d
2017
3 d 4 d
2018
1 d 2 d
2019
1 d 1 d
2020
0 d 1 d
2021
5 d 6 d
2022
0 d 3 d
2023
0 d 0 d
2024
0 d 7 d
2025
4 d 12 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. 2023 had 0 rain days, 2025 had 12.

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 October?

Over the past 20 years October averaged 3 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 31. Individual years ran from 0 in the driest to 12 in the wettest.

What should I wear in Qingdao in October?

Days averaged 20°C and nights 14°C. Pack a light layer for the evenings, T-shirts, and sunscreen plus a hat.

Can you swim in Qingdao in October?

Sea surface temperature averaged 22°C in October, cool when you first get in. Year to year it ranged 21-23.2°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is October a good time to visit Qingdao?

On warmth and rain days alone, Qingdao's easiest months were June, September and October. October ranked 3 of 12, close to the top.

How many clear days does Qingdao get in October?

About 12 clear days (under 30% cloud on average) and 6 overcast days (80% or more).