Shandong weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Shandong: highs of 28°C (82°F) and about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (55°F) and cloud cover 59% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 32°C (89°F) and 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Weifang, the largest city in Shandong. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Shandong?
best month Weather score 78/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Shandong.
Does it rain a lot in Shandong in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 59 mm (2.3 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Shandong in May?
Days average 28°C (82°F) and nights 13°C (55°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 May
Weather can differ a lot within Shandong: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weifang | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 59 mm | best |
| Jinan | 28°C (83°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm | best |
| Qingdao | 19°C (65°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 68 mm | best |
| Yantai | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm | best |
| Zibo | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 55 mm | best |
| Zaozhuang | 29°C (83°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 64 mm | best |
| Linyi | 28°C (83°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 67 mm | best |
| Chengtangcun | 29°C (83°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 64 mm | best |
| Tai’an | 29°C (84°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 64 mm | best |
| Heze | 30°C (85°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 55 mm | best |
| Jining | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm | best |
| Liaocheng | 29°C (85°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 57 mm | best |