When is the best time to go to Beijing
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Beijing, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Beijing
Beijing weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Beijing are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 2mm | 7.1hrs | 10.7hrs |
January in Beijing is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Beijing.
January is in the winter in Beijing and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Beijing with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 4mm | 7.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Beijing is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Beijing.
February is in the winter in Beijing and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Beijing with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 7mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Beijing is characteristically cool and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Beijing.
March is in the spring in Beijing and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Beijing with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 18mm | 8.7hrs | 14.1hrs |
Beijing's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Beijing, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Beijing and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Beijing with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 29mm | 9.9hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a dry month in Beijing and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Beijing, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Beijing and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Beijing with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 65mm | 9.9hrs | 10.7hrs |
The weather in June in Beijing is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Beijing.
June is in the summer in Beijing and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Beijing with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 152mm | 8.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Beijing is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Beijing for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Beijing and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Beijing with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 143mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Beijing is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Beijing.
August is in the summer in Beijing and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Beijing with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 42mm | 8.6hrs | 14.1hrs |
Beijing's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Beijing, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Beijing and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Beijing with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Beijing weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 18mm | 7.9hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a dry month in Beijing and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Beijing, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Beijing and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Beijing with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 7mm | 7hrs | 10.7hrs |
Beijing's weather in November is typically cool and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Beijing.
November is in the fall / autumn in Beijing and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Beijing with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 2mm | 6.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Beijing is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Beijing.
December is in the winter in Beijing and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Beijing with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Beijing weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31°C 87.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1.2°C 34.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 152mm 6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
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