The invention relates to a semi-automatic welding device for circumferential welds. The semi-automatic welding device comprises a motor controller, an electromagnetic speed adjusting motor, a locating mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a first air cylinder, a first electromagnetic control valve, an air pump, a travel switch, a control mechanism, a second air cylinder, a second electromagnetic control valve and the like. The control mechanism controls the amount of air pumped to the first air cylinder through the first electromagnetic control valve, the first air cylinder pushes the clamping mechanism to move in the direction towards the locating mechanism through a rotary disc mechanism, and after signals for triggering the travel switch are detected, the clamping mechanism stops moving towards the locating mechanism. The motor controller controls the rotation speed of the electromagnetic speed adjusting motor, the locating mechanism and the clamping mechanism synchronously rotate, the control mechanism controls the amount of air pumped to the second air cylinder through the second electromagnetic control valve, the second air cylinder pushes a welding gun to move, and when the welding gun moves to a limiting block, the travel switch is triggered, and the welding gun stops moving. The semi-automatic welding device is prone to guaranteeing the welding quality, high in welding efficiency, low in cost and simple in structure.