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When is the best time to visit Beijing?
In general the best time to visit Beijing is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in July and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Beijing in different months
This is the average weather in Beijing for each month based on historic data:
January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during June.
In February the weather is OK. Expect around 3 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 4 mm in February.
Climate in Beijing
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Beijing for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +25°C | +30°C | +39°C | +42°C | +42°C | +47°C | +49°C | +43°C | +33°C | +23°C | +15°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +6°C | +13°C | +21°C | +28°C | +32°C | +32°C | +31°C | +27°C | +20°C | +10°C | +3°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -21°C | -18°C | -13°C | -3°C | +4°C | +11°C | +15°C | +12°C | +6°C | -6°C | -11°C | -19°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 49 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 73 | 65 | 59 | 57 | 53 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 36 | 72 | 163 | 139 | 56 | 28 | 9 | 0 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Beijing during the whole year:
The hottest month in Beijing is July with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -9°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Beijing looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Beijing is August with average humidity going up to 73%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 42%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Beijing during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 19 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 19 rainy days and 163 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Beijing during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is November with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Beijing:
What is the hottest month in Beijing?
The hottest month in Beijing is July with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Beijing?
The coldest month in Beijing is January with minimum temperatures of -9°C.
Is Beijing worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Beijing in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +32°C and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Beijing?
if you're looking to visit Beijing when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 0 mm of rain.
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.