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Beijing in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Beijing in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Beijing, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Beijing in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Beijing in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and approximately 14 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 28 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
59%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Beijing has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Beijing in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Beijing for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +22°C.

Is Beijing warm or cold in October?

Beijing is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +16°C to +8°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Beijing:

Climate in Beijing in October

Beijing weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+27°C+20°C+10°C
Min. temperature
+6°C-6°C-11°C
Max. temperature
+43°C+33°C+23°C
Rainfall
56 mm28 mm9 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
65%59%57%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1019 HPa1023 HPa
Sunny days
91416
Cloudy days
101010
Rainy days
1073
Snowy days
001

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 56 mm to 28 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 65% to 59%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 9 to 14.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Beijing in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Beijing is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Beijing based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 5 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Beijing is amazing in October with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Beijing wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 163 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Beijing?

This is the weather in Beijing in October 2023:
1 October
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+26°C
2 October
☀️
+25°C
3 October
☀️
+26°C
4 October
☀️
+25°C
5 October
☁️
+22°C
6 October
☁️
+23°C
7 October
☀️
+23°C
8 October
☀️
+22°C
9 October
☀️
+23°C
10 October
☀️
+23°C
11 October
☀️
+24°C
12 October
☁️
+18°C
13 October
☀️
+22°C
14 October
☀️
+24°C
15 October
☀️
+24°C
16 October
☀️
+21°C
17 October
☁️
+22°C
18 October
☁️
+23°C
19 October
☀️
+21°C
20 October
☀️
+19°C
21 October
☀️
+22°C
22 October
☀️
+23°C
23 October
☀️
+21°C
24 October
☀️
+24°C
25 October
☀️
+28°C
26 October
☀️
+22°C
27 October
☀️
+23°C
28 October
☀️
+22°C
29 October
☀️
+20°C
30 October
☁️
+22°C
31 October
☀️
+22°C
In October 2023 Beijing had 25 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Beijing climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Beijing in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+17°C) and the highest in 2019 (+22°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 345 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 820 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Beijing in October:

Is October a good time to visit Beijing?

October is a really good time to go to Beijing. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Beijing.

Can you sunbathe in Beijing in October?

October has mild temperatures in Beijing. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Beijing rainy in October?

Beijing is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Beijing in October?

The amount of sunny days in Beijing during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Beijing

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Beijing, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.