When to go
The Best Time to Visit Beijing
Month-by-month climate data for Beijing, China — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
April–May, September–October. Mild temperatures, blue skies, less smog; summers are humid and winters bitterly cold.
Warmest in Beijing: Jun (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Jan (2°C / 36°F) · Wettest: Jul (~15 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Beijing climate, month by month
January
2° / -7°C
~1 rain days
Fair
February
6° / -4°C
~3 rain days
Fair
March
15° / 1°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
April
22° / 8°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
May
28° / 14°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
June
33° / 20°C
~6 rain days
Good
July
32° / 22°C
~15 rain days
Fair
August
30° / 21°C
~12 rain days
Good
September
26° / 16°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
October
19° / 8°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
November
10° / 1°C
~3 rain days
Good
December
3° / -6°C
~1 rain days
Fair
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