Qingdao — time and weather
Qingdao is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Qingdao and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Qingdao
Local time in Qingdao is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Qingdao
Sights and historical places
- Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
- St. Michael's Cathedral, Qingdao
- Qingdao International Sailing Centre
- May Fourth Square
- Lu Xun Park
Climate in Qingdao: month by month
The warmest month in Qingdao is August, with average daytime highs of 29.5 °C; the coolest is January, around 4.5 °C by day and -2.3 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in August (~223 mm) and is lowest in January (~6 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | -2 | 6 | 2 |
| February | 6 | -1 | 15 | 3 |
| March | 12 | 4 | 37 | 4 |
| April | 17 | 10 | 43 | 6 |
| May | 21 | 14 | 47 | 6 |
| June | 26 | 20 | 121 | 9 |
| July | 29 | 24 | 208 | 13 |
| August | 30 | 24 | 223 | 14 |
| September | 26 | 20 | 148 | 9 |
| October | 20 | 13 | 58 | 7 |
| November | 14 | 7 | 25 | 3 |
| December | 6 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Qingdao are May–June, October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Qingdao: Sunrise 05:20 · Sunset 18:43 · Day length 13:23
Time difference from Qingdao right now:
| New York | +12 h |
| London | +7 h |
| Dubai | +4 h |
| Tokyo | −1 h |
| Paris | +6 h |
| Sydney | −2 h |