Beijing: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Beijing. Best time to visit: April, May, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
☀️ Climate Overview
Beijing has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 19°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 5 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Beijing is during April, May, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Jun–Sep
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Air Quality
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Windiest Month
17 km/h
April (gusts 36)
Forecast for your trip dates
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Spring
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Summer
Jun–Aug
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Winter
Dec–Feb
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -8°C | 1d (2mm) | 8.2h | 48% Comfortable | 3.9 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| February | 6°C | -6°C | 2d (8mm) | 8.4h | 49% Comfortable | 5.1 High | | Good | View Details → |
| March | 15°C | 1°C | 4d (12mm) | 9.5h | 49% Comfortable | 6.8 High | | Good | View Details → |
| April (best) | 22°C | 9°C | 3d (18mm) | 10.1h | 39% Comfortable | 8 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 28°C | 14°C | 4d (22mm) | 10.7h | 45% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June | 33°C | 20°C | 6d (38mm) | 11.1h | 49% Comfortable | 8.9 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| July | 32°C | 23°C | 14d (213mm) | 9.4h | 71% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 30°C | 22°C | 12d (157mm) | 9.3h | 78% Muggy | 6.6 High | | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 27°C | 16°C | 6d (64mm) | 9.3h | 70% Humid | 6.3 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 19°C | 7°C | 4d (28mm) | 8.3h | 61% Moderate | 5 Moderate | | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 12°C | 0°C | 2d (17mm) | 7.5h | 57% Moderate | 3.7 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| December | 3°C | -7°C | 1d (3mm) | 7.7h | 47% Comfortable | 3.4 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
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