Climate Insights for Qinhuangdao

The climate in Qinhuangdao is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 615mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 179mm of rainfall. Qinhuangdao is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Qinhuangdao has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Qinhuangdao is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 615mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 179mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 176mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Qinhuangdao is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Qinhuangdao, which began on March 20, 2026. Qinhuangdao is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Qinhuangdao is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 54mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qinhuangdao based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.