Best Time to Visit Yantai, Shandong, China
Yantai is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Yantai for sunny, dry weather is May and October — 2 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.8°C / 28.8°F in January to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in August, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 178 mm / 7 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yantai, Shandong, China's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Yantai's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 16.2°C61.2°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 15.1°C59.2°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Yantai?
The best time to visit Yantai for sunny, dry weather is May, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 24.4°C / 75.9°F, and the driest is January with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yantai's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Yantai?
The rainy season at Yantai, Shandong runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 37 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is July (178 mm / 7 in).
What is the driest month in Yantai?
The driest month in Yantai is January, averaging about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -1.8°C / 28.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Yantai?
The least comfortable months for travel to Yantai — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 178 mm / 7 in in July, and the coldest month averages -1.8°C / 28.8°F.
Is Yantai climate different from China overall?
Yes, usually. Our Yantai figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our China figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Yantai specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.