Qingdao weather in January
January in Qingdao: cold, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — poor air.
#12 of 12 months in Qingdao · #816 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Qingdao climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.9 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 108 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Qingdao in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Qingdao?
- January in Qingdao: cold, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — poor air. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Qingdao on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Qingdao in January?
- In January, Qingdao averages a daily high of 4.2°C and a low of -1.1°C, with about 10.6 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Qingdao in January?
- Qingdao has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 108 in January.
- Does it snow in Qingdao in January?
- Qingdao sees roughly 1.9 cm of snowfall in January.