Dalian (Ganjingzi) weather by month & the best time to visit
China · major coastal city · humid subtropical climate
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The best time to visit Dalian (Ganjingzi) is September — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 82/100), with June close behind. Dalian (Ganjingzi) averages about 2,159 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F and roughly 53 mm of rain in September.
When is the best time to visit Dalian (Ganjingzi)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Dalian (Ganjingzi) is September, then June. The dullest month is January (0/100, 6 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Dalian (Ganjingzi)?
Dalian (Ganjingzi) gets a moderate 2,159 hours of sunshine a year. 82 Sunshine Score points separate September (82) from January (0), so the month you pick matters. It ranks #123 of 254 destinations in China for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,110 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around July, carries about 59% of the annual 652 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0° / 32°F | -4° / 25°F | 6 mm | 1 | 5° / 41°F |
| February | 0 | 1° / 34°F | -3° / 27°F | 11 mm | 2 | 2° / 36°F |
| March | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 1° / 34°F | 12 mm | 3 | 4° / 39°F |
| April | 21 | 11° / 52°F | 6° / 43°F | 41 mm | 5 | 9° / 48°F |
| May | 60 | 17° / 63°F | 12° / 54°F | 59 mm | 6 | 14° / 57°F |
| June | 78 | 22° / 72°F | 18° / 64°F | 71 mm | 5 | 19° / 66°F |
| July | 66 | 26° / 79°F | 22° / 72°F | 136 mm | 6 | 24° / 75°F |
| August | 64 | 27° / 81°F | 23° / 73°F | 175 mm | 6 | 29° / 84°F |
| September | 82 | 23° / 73°F | 19° / 66°F | 53 mm | 5 | 25° / 77°F |
| October | 63 | 17° / 63°F | 13° / 55°F | 43 mm | 3 | 19° / 66°F |
| November | 14 | 10° / 50°F | 6° / 43°F | 34 mm | 2 | 14° / 57°F |
| December | 0 | 3° / 37°F | -1° / 30°F | 11 mm | 1 | 10° / 50°F |
Sea temperature in Dalian (Ganjingzi) by month
The sea off Dalian (Ganjingzi) is warmest in August at around 29°C / 84°F, and coolest in February at 2°C / 36°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly 3 months a year. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Dalian (Ganjingzi): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Dalian (Ganjingzi)?
Dalian (Ganjingzi) is a major coastal city in China with a humid subtropical climate — the sea reaches 29°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) about 3 months a year.
How many hours of sunshine does Dalian (Ganjingzi) get a year?
Dalian (Ganjingzi) gets about 2,159 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around September.
When is the best time to visit Dalian (Ganjingzi)?
The sunniest time to visit Dalian (Ganjingzi) is September, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 82/100 (with June close behind). Expect daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F.
What is the least sunny month in Dalian (Ganjingzi)?
January is the least sunny month in Dalian (Ganjingzi), scoring 0/100 with about 6 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Dalian (Ganjingzi)?
The sea in Dalian (Ganjingzi) ranges from about 2°C (February) to 29°C (August). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Dalian (Ganjingzi)?
The typical midday UV index in Dalian (Ganjingzi) peaks around 6 (high) in May, easing to about 1 (low) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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