Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Beijing, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
2°
-8°
Good
Feb
6°
-5°
Good
Mar
13°
0°
Great
Apr
21°
7°
Great
May
28°
14°
Great
Jun
32°
20°
Good
Jul
32°
22°
Good
Aug
30°
21°
Good
Sep
26°
15°
Great
Oct
19°
7°
Great
Nov
10°
-1°
Great
Dec
3°
-6°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -8°C | 1 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| February | 6°C | -5°C | 1 | 9h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 13°C | 0°C | 2 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 21°C | 7°C | 4 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 28°C | 14°C | 5 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| June | 32°C | 20°C | 8 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 32°C | 22°C | 13 | 10h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 26°C | 15°C | 7 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 19°C | 7°C | 5 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 10°C | -1°C | 2 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Great | View |
| December | 3°C | -6°C | 1 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 21°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 21°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 18°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 4°C high, -6°C low
Cool to cold at 4°C (39°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -6°C (21°F).
The least favorable time to visit Beijing is July and January. During this period, you can expect very hot temperatures, frequent rain.
July
Challenges: very hot temperatures, frequent rain
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
August
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Beijing during the best travel months (April, May, October), when temperatures range from 9°C to 23°C:
Beijing has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dwa). The warmest month is July with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is January at just 2°C. Annual rainfall averages 545mm across approximately 60 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 2 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 10 | 3 |
| Low °C | -8 | -5 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 7 | -1 | -6 |
| Rain Days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 35 | 76 | 166 | 125 | 56 | 33 | 15 | 3 |
| Sun h/day | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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