Qingzhou's winters are cold and relatively dry, with temperatures often dropping below freezing in January and December. Spring arrives in March, bringing warmer temperatures that gradually increase throughout the month. Summer months of June, July, and August are hot and humid, with temperatures frequently reaching above 30°C. Autumn, particularly September, experiences a brief cool-down before temperatures drop again as winter approaches. The coldest periods typically occur from late December to early January, while the warmest months are June and July.