Qingdao, China: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]
Traveling to Qingdao, China? If you're planning to go to Qingdao, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:
When to go to Qingdao, China
Based on the climate and weather in Qingdao, the best time to go is September. See below for details.
What to wear/what to pack for Qingdao, China by month
January
January in Qingdao is frigid. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sweaters
- Heavy jacket
- Cold weather footwear
- Warm pants or jeans
- Heavy socks
- Gloves or mittens
February
February in Qingdao is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Gloves or mittens
- Sweaters
- Heavy socks
- Warm pants or jeans
- Heavy jacket
- Cold weather footwear
March
If you are traveling to Qingdao in March, you will notice that it is cold. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Jacket or coat
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Fleeces
- Light gloves or mittens
April
Traveling to Qingdao in April, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Dresses
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Socks
- Long skirts
May
May in Qingdao is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Dresses
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Socks
- Long skirts
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Light jacket or fleece
June
If you vacation in Qingdao during June, you are likely to find that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).
Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts or short pants
- Skirts
- If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
- Dresses
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Light footwear
- Sunscreen lotion
- Sandals
July
If you vacation in Qingdao during July, you are likely to find that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).
Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Rain coat
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Shorts or short pants
- Umbrella
- Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
- Skirts
- If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
- Sunscreen lotion
- Rain boots
- Light footwear
- Dresses
- Sandals
August
August in this region is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Skirts
- Rain boots
- Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
- Sunscreen lotion
- If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
- Sandals
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Shorts or short pants
- Light footwear
- Dresses
- Rain coat
- Umbrella
September
September here is warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Dresses
- Sandals
- Skirts
- Light footwear
- If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
- Shorts or short pants
- Sunscreen lotion
- Long and short sleeve shirts
October
October in this region is crisp. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Socks
- Long skirts
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Dresses
November
If you visit Qingdao during November, you are likely to find that it is cold. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).
Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long skirts
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Standard footwear
- Pants or jeans
- Socks
- Dresses
December
December can be brisk. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Fleeces
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Light gloves or mittens
- Socks
- Jacket or coat
Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Qingdao, China
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Qingdao, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
- A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, C and I
- A SIM card that works in Qingdao
- If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
- If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
- Pickpocketing is an issue, so wear a money belt or neck pouch
- Appropriate museum wear
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