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.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Beijing— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
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
Plan around it
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