Shandong weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Shandong: highs of 3°C (37°F) and about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average -7°C (19°F) and cloud cover 52% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 6°C (43°F) and 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Weifang, the largest city in Shandong. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Shandong?
least pleasant month Weather score 48/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Shandong. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Shandong in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 8 mm (0.3 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Shandong in January?
Days average 3°C (37°F) and nights -7°C (19°F).
Shandong weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C (37°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 8 mm | 52% | least pleasant |
| February | 6°C (43°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 15 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (56°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 13 mm | 49% | fair |
| April | 21°C (70°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 33 mm | 54% | best |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 59 mm | 59% | best |
| June | 32°C (89°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 77 mm | 65% | fair |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 168 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 166 mm | 64% | fair |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 61 mm | 58% | best |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 23 mm | 49% | best |
| November | 12°C (54°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 29 mm | 47% | fair |
| December | 4°C (40°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 12 mm | 46% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Shandong in January
Weather can differ a lot within Shandong: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weifang | 3°C (37°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 8 mm | least pleasant |
| Jinan | 2°C (36°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Qingdao | 4°C (38°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 11 mm | least pleasant |
| Yantai | 1°C (35°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 10 mm | least pleasant |
| Zibo | 3°C (37°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Zaozhuang | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 12 mm | least pleasant |
| Linyi | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 13 mm | least pleasant |
| Chengtangcun | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 12 mm | least pleasant |
| Tai’an | 3°C (38°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 8 mm | least pleasant |
| Heze | 5°C (40°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 10 mm | least pleasant |
| Jining | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 9 mm | least pleasant |
| Liaocheng | 3°C (38°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |