China · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Beijing is cold, with average daytime highs around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows near -7°C (20°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 188 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Beijing is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near -4°C (24°F). Expect roughly 6mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 189 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Beijing is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (35°F). Expect roughly 9mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 231 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Beijing is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 22mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 243 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Beijing is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 36mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 265 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Beijing is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 72mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 222 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Beijing is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 170mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 191 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Beijing is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 113mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 205 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Beijing is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 206 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Beijing is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 29mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 200 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Beijing is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (33°F). Expect roughly 14mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 173 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Beijing is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near -5°C (23°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 177 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf