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Dalian

City · Liaoning, 🇨🇳 China
Population 7,450,785
Area 275 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Official website dl.gov.cn
Dalian

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Dalian's Absolute Essentials

Dalian is defined by its colonial history and coastal geography. This list highlights the city's essential landmarks, including Xinghai Square—one of the world's largest urban spaces—and Zhongshan Square, known for its Russian and Japanese-era architecture. It also covers major transit hubs like the Dalian Railway Station and the Dalian Forest Zoo, which is situated on the slopes of Baiyun Mountain.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -7°) · extremes -10°–5°
  • -4° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -5°) · extremes -8°–7°
  • -3° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 2°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 0°) · extremes -4°–11°
  • 1° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 3°–16°
  • 7° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 9°–22°
  • 13° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 22° · extremes 15°–26°
  • 18° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 20°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 20°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 15°–27°
  • 19° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 7°–22°
  • 13° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 4°) · extremes -2°–16°
  • 5° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -4°) · extremes -8°–9°
  • -1° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

Xinghai Square
Drive
Dalian Forest Zoo
Walk
Zoo

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