December · China
Best time to visit Qingdao in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Qingdao in December
Average temperature 4°C, 10 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Qingdao scores 4.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 10 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Qingdao is a Chinese port on the Yellow Sea, known for German-era streets, beaches and Tsingtao beer.
December in Qingdao — off-season conditions
At 4°C (39°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
At just 10 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight.
That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 7.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Qingdao — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Qingdao in December?
- In December, Qingdao averages 4°C, 10 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Qingdao?
- December earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Qingdao in December?
- Expect about 10 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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