Best Time to Visit Beijing
China · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Beijing are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Beijing sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 2°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 528mm — July is typically the wettest month (~170mm) and January the driest (~2mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from July to August — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
May is the sunniest month, with about 265 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / -7°C | 2mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 6° / -4°C | 6mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 13° / 2°C | 9mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 21° / 9°C | 22mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 27° / 15°C | 36mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 31° / 20°C | 72mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 32° / 23°C | 170mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 31° / 22°C | 113mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 27° / 16°C | 54mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 19° / 9°C | 29mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 10° / 1°C | 14mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 4° / -5°C | 2mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Beijing?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Beijing are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Beijing?
- July is typically the hottest month in Beijing, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Beijing?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 170mm of precipitation.