Dalian's spring begins in late March or early April when the warm southeast ocean winds bring the temperatures up. You need to wear jackets, sweaters, shirts and jeans to protect your- self from the last of the winter's cold.
The best time to travel is from May onwards when the Dalian Chinese Scholar Tree Blossom Affairs and Commodity Export Fair open in the city. They run through to mid-September. and these mild and comfortable months welcome huge numbers of tourists from different areas in China and all the world. The summer period from July to early September has an average temperature of around 20C and in the hottest month of August thousands of people come to the southern seashore in the city to enjoy the sunshine, the sea and exciting water sports. Bring T-shirts, shorts, skirts, sandals, sunglasses, hats and suntan oil with you. The summer is also the rainy period in Dalian, however most rain falls at night. You will still need to take an umbrella or rainwear with you in the evenings.
In late September, Dalian welcomes autumn and the cold air begins to control this area. The average temperature drops down to around 15 to 20C. Whilst tourist crowds retreat from the seashores, it is a perfect time for fishing as it is the migrating season for fish.
From late November, the cold north winds become stronger and dominate the Dalian city till the following February. and January is the coldest month and you need to wear an overcoat, sweater, jeans, gloves and warm shoes. |
