Qingdao belongs to the monsoon climate. The climate of downtown Qingdao has clear features of oceanic climate because it is adjusted directly by its oceanic environment and is influenced by southeast monsoon and ocean current. Four seasons are divided clearly. Spring comes about one month later than China's inland regions. Summer is humid, hot and rainy. Autumn is the best time to travel Qingdao when the weather condition is comfortable and scenery more beautiful. August is the hottest month, not hot really with its average temperature of around 25 degree centigrade. January is the coldest one and its average temperate is -1.2 degree centigrade.

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Generally speaking the climate of Qingdao is very agreeable. The golden months will last from March to November, especially at the late of August and the sea water is mild at that time .It is the best period for seashore swimming.
Tourist who like swimming are advised to take warm clothes which will be used at the beach at evenings when the weather become cool.