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 4 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Beijing is during April, May, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -6°C | 2 | Good |
| February | 7°C | -4°C | 4 | Good |
| March | 16°C | 1°C | 5 | Good |
| April | 22°C | 8°C | 2 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 27°C | 14°C | 5 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 33°C | 21°C | 3 | Good |
| July | 31°C | 21°C | 11 | Good |
| August | 30°C | 22°C | 10 | Good |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 7 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 19°C | 7°C | 1 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 11°C | 1°C | 3 | Good |
| December | 2°C | -7°C | 0 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 4°C
Low: -6°C
Rainy days: 2 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 22°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 4 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 31°C
Low: 21°C
Rainy days: 8 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 19°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 4 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 4°C | -6°C | 2 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 7°C | -4°C | 4 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 16°C | 1°C | 5 | Good | View Details → |
| April (best) | 22°C | 8°C | 2 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 27°C | 14°C | 5 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June | 33°C | 21°C | 3 | Good | View Details → |
| July | 31°C | 21°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 30°C | 22°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 26°C | 16°C | 7 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 19°C | 7°C | 1 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 11°C | 1°C | 3 | Good | View Details → |
| December | 2°C | -7°C | 0 | Good | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Beijing have?
Beijing has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 19°C (highs) and 8°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
The best time to visit Beijing is during April, May, September, October, when temperatures average around 22°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Beijing?
The hottest month in Beijing is June with average highs of 33°C, while the coldest is December with average lows of -7°C.
When is the rainy season in Beijing?
Beijing sees the most rain in July (11 rainy days), while December is the driest month (0 rainy days).
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