When is the best time to go to Dalian

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dalian, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dalian weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dalian are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dalian January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 9mm 7hrs 10.8hrs

January in Dalian is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dalian for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Dalian and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dalian with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dalian February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 7mm 7.7hrs 11.7hrs

February in Dalian is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dalian.

February is in the winter in Dalian and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dalian with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dalian weather in February »

March

Dalian March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 12mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Dalian is characteristically cool and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dalian.

March is in the spring in Dalian and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dalian with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dalian April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 32mm 8.7hrs 14.1hrs

Dalian's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dalian for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Dalian and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dalian with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Dalian May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 42mm 9.6hrs 15.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Dalian and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dalian, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Dalian and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dalian with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dalian weather in May »

June

Dalian June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 81mm 9.2hrs 10.8hrs

June in Dalian is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dalian.

June is in the summer in Dalian and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dalian with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dalian weather in June »

July

Dalian July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 170mm 7.5hrs 11.7hrs

July in Dalian is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dalian for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Dalian and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dalian with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dalian weather in July »

August

Dalian August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 145mm 8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Dalian is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dalian for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Dalian and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dalian with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dalian weather in August »

September

Dalian September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 64mm 8.6hrs 14.1hrs

Dalian's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dalian.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dalian and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dalian with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dalian weather in September »

October

Dalian October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 32mm 8.1hrs 15.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Dalian and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dalian, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dalian and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dalian with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dalian weather in October »

November

Dalian November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 21mm 6.8hrs 10.8hrs

Cool and dry weather often prevails in Dalian during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dalian for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dalian and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dalian with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dalian weather in November »

December

Dalian December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 11mm 6.5hrs 11.7hrs

December in Dalian is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dalian for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Dalian and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dalian with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Dalian weather stats

Dalian weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.3°C 81.1°F
Driest month: February 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: October 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January -0.7°C 30.7°F
Wettest month: July 170mm 6.7ins
Warmest sea: August 25°C 77°F
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