Qingdao weather in May

Qingdao, China
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May in Qingdao: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.

#3 of 12 months in Qingdao · #510 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Qingdao climate normals — May

Daytime high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Rainfall47 mm / 1.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight14.1 h
Wind24 km/h / 15 mph
Air quality (US AQI)106😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Qingdao in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Qingdao?
May in Qingdao: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Qingdao on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Qingdao in May?
In May, Qingdao averages a daily high of 19°C and a low of 15.1°C, with about 46.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Qingdao in May?
Qingdao has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 106 in May.

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