Shandong has four distinct seasons with hot humid summers and cold dry winters for its semi-tropical monsoon climate. The average January temperature of Shandong is 0℃ and the average July temperature is 28℃. The average annual rainfall is about 500 mm, most of which falls in the summer. Rainfall increases from northwest to the southeast.
Best season to Go: Spring, Summer or Autumn

Spring
If you travel to Yantai during April, you will look the pear trees are in full blossom, it will become the sea of white flowers. Roaming among the white flowers can be an impressive and peaceful experience. The best time to appreciate the spring scenery of Mount Tai is May, besides, you can watch the sunrise from Mount Tai and the Full Moon rising from the sea of Clouds at the same time.

Summer
If you come to a coastal city in summer, what will you do at first? Yes, swimming! The period from July to August is the golden season for swimming, when the temperature of the seawater is agreeable. Qingdao International Bear Festival, which lasts from July 8 to July 30, should not be missed. Except for cool seawater, when you are tired, there are seafood feasts waiting for you. Do you heard about mirage? You can appreciate this atmospheric phenomenon, in fact, it is the reflection of the scenery in the air.

Autumn
Cool autumn is the best season for ascending mountains and admiring red maple leaves. Besides, it is also good time for viewing the sunrise from Mount Tai.