Dalian weather in December
In December, Dalian sees average daytime highs of 3°C and overnight lows near -0°C, with 12 mm of precipitation across 3.2 wet days and about 9.3 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 6°C in the first days to 2°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 30 min at the start of December to 9 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Dalian's 10th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dalian's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 3°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -0°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- 3.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 18 min
- 7:11 AM – 4:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 23 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.15 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Dalian is city in Liaoning, China.
- Air quality
- Very high
- PM2.5 35.1 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 361/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1904
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 6°C in the first days to 2°C by the end.
A typical December day in Dalian reaches about 3°C in the afternoon and slips back to -0°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -2°C and 7°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 6°C cooler than November and about 3°C warmer than January.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Avg low (°C) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 3 | -1 |
| 18 | 3 | -1 |
| 19 | 3 | -1 |
| 20 | 3 | -1 |
| 21 | 3 | -1 |
| 22 | 2 | -1 |
| 23 | 2 | -1 |
| 24 | 2 | -1 |
| 25 | 2 | -2 |
| 26 | 2 | -2 |
| 27 | 2 | -2 |
| 28 | 2 | -2 |
| 29 | 2 | -2 |
| 30 | 1 | -2 |
| 31 | 1 | -2 |
How December really feels in Dalian
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Dalian weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0° / -3° | 7 | 1.9 | 2 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 1° / -2° | 10 | 2 | 1 | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 5° / 2° | 15 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 10° / 7° | 36 | 5.4 | 0.1 | 13 | 2.5 |
| May | 15° / 13° | 59 | 6 | 0 | 14.1 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 21° / 19° | 80 | 6.8 | 0 | 14.7 | 7.0 |
| Jul | 25° / 23° | 136 | 9.5 | 0 | 14.4 | 7.0 |
| Aug | 26° / 24° | 140 | 8.7 | 0 | 13.5 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 23° / 20° | 51 | 5.3 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.8 |
| Oct | 17° / 14° | 33 | 5.6 | 0 | 11 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 10° / 6° | 28 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 9.9 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 3° / -0° | 12 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 56 | 44 |
| 16 | 57 | 43 |
| 17 | 58 | 42 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 57 | 43 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 58 | 42 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 56 | 44 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 56 | 44 |
| 31 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Dalian gets around 12 mm of rain and snow over 3.2 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 10% and peaks near 14% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Snow chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 6 |
| 2 | 14 | 6 |
| 3 | 14 | 6 |
| 4 | 14 | 7 |
| 5 | 14 | 7 |
| 6 | 13 | 7 |
| 7 | 13 | 7 |
| 8 | 13 | 7 |
| 9 | 13 | 7 |
| 10 | 13 | 7 |
| 11 | 12 | 7 |
| 12 | 12 | 7 |
| 13 | 11 | 7 |
| 14 | 11 | 6 |
| 15 | 10 | 6 |
| 16 | 10 | 6 |
| 17 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | 9 | 6 |
| 19 | 9 | 6 |
| 20 | 8 | 6 |
| 21 | 8 | 6 |
| 22 | 8 | 6 |
| 23 | 8 | 6 |
| 24 | 8 | 6 |
| 25 | 8 | 7 |
| 26 | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | 8 | 8 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 23 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 23 km/h on the calmest days to 24 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | breezy |
| 2 | 24 | breezy |
| 3 | 24 | breezy |
| 4 | 24 | breezy |
| 5 | 24 | breezy |
| 6 | 24 | breezy |
| 7 | 24 | breezy |
| 8 | 24 | breezy |
| 9 | 24 | breezy |
| 10 | 24 | breezy |
| 11 | 24 | breezy |
| 12 | 24 | breezy |
| 13 | 23 | breezy |
| 14 | 23 | breezy |
| 15 | 23 | breezy |
| 16 | 23 | breezy |
| 17 | 23 | breezy |
| 18 | 23 | breezy |
| 19 | 23 | breezy |
| 20 | 23 | breezy |
| 21 | 23 | breezy |
| 22 | 23 | breezy |
| 23 | 23 | breezy |
| 24 | 23 | breezy |
| 25 | 23 | breezy |
| 26 | 23 | breezy |
| 27 | 23 | breezy |
| 28 | 23 | breezy |
| 29 | 23 | breezy |
| 30 | 23 | breezy |
| 31 | 23 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 30 min at the start of December to 9 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:59 AM to 7:18 AM, and sunset from 4:28 PM to 4:36 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:28 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:29 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:36 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.5 | 6:59 | 4:28 |
| 2 | 9.5 | 7:00 | 4:27 |
| 3 | 9.4 | 7:01 | 4:27 |
| 4 | 9.4 | 7:02 | 4:27 |
| 5 | 9.4 | 7:03 | 4:27 |
| 6 | 9.4 | 7:04 | 4:27 |
| 7 | 9.4 | 7:05 | 4:27 |
| 8 | 9.4 | 7:05 | 4:27 |
| 9 | 9.3 | 7:06 | 4:27 |
| 10 | 9.3 | 7:07 | 4:27 |
| 11 | 9.3 | 7:08 | 4:27 |
| 12 | 9.3 | 7:08 | 4:27 |
| 13 | 9.3 | 7:09 | 4:28 |
| 14 | 9.3 | 7:10 | 4:28 |
| 15 | 9.3 | 7:11 | 4:28 |
| 16 | 9.3 | 7:11 | 4:28 |
| 17 | 9.3 | 7:12 | 4:29 |
| 18 | 9.3 | 7:12 | 4:29 |
| 19 | 9.3 | 7:13 | 4:29 |
| 20 | 9.3 | 7:14 | 4:30 |
| 21 | 9.3 | 7:14 | 4:30 |
| 22 | 9.3 | 7:15 | 4:31 |
| 23 | 9.3 | 7:15 | 4:31 |
| 24 | 9.3 | 7:15 | 4:32 |
| 25 | 9.3 | 7:16 | 4:32 |
| 26 | 9.3 | 7:16 | 4:33 |
| 27 | 9.3 | 7:17 | 4:33 |
| 28 | 9.3 | 7:17 | 4:34 |
| 29 | 9.3 | 7:17 | 4:35 |
| 30 | 9.3 | 7:17 | 4:35 |
| 31 | 9.3 | 7:18 | 4:36 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.15 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.15 kWh/m² to a high of 6.22 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 2.15 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.3 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Dalian
In December, Dalian sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dalian sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Dalian's rainy season runs June–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Dalian?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Dalian.
What to pack for Dalian in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Dalian sees daytime highs around 3°C and nights near -0°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat and a windbreaker. About 3 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Dalian in December
The nearest coast averages about 9°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 24°C and coldest in February near 3°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 5 to Oct 4 — about 3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Bracing |
| Feb | 3 | Bracing |
| Mar | 4 | Bracing |
| Apr | 7 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 17 | Cool |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 24 | Warm |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 19 | Cool |
| Nov | 14 | Bracing |
| Dec | 9 | Bracing |
UV index in Dalian in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dalian peaks around August 18 at about 7 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Dalian in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dalian is worst in March — around 52 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.1× the cleanest month (September, 24 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Dalian's WHO annual average of 35.1 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 36 | 41 | 52 | 49 | 41 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 30 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | Poor |
| Feb | 41 | Poor |
| Mar | 52 | Poor |
| Apr | 49 | Poor |
| May | 41 | Poor |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 32 | Moderate |
| Dec | 30 | Moderate |
Where is Dalian?
Dalian sits at 38.9°N, 121.6°E, 33 m above sea level, in China. The nearest listed city is Sinŭiju, 274 km away.
Topography around Dalian
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dalian.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dalian has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 218 m around an average of 35 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 442 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 677 m.
The land around Dalian is covered by artificial surfaces (77%) within 3 km, water (45%), artificial surfaces (27%) and trees (22%) within 16 km, and water (71%) within 80 km.
China travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,862
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.5
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 17.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 464
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dalian (38.9122°, 121.6022°, elevation 33 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).