Avg High
Beijing in October
Avg Low
Rain
Daylight
11h
What to expect
October in Beijing is mid-autumn, a shoulder-season window, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. The month is mostly mild for steady exploring, with a noticeable cool-down after sunset. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings.
October in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Beijing.
Hottest (avg)
#7 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#6 / 12
Daylight Hours
#8 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#7 / 12
Highest UV
#8 / 12
Most Humid
#4 / 12
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 11.2 h
- UV index (max)
- 5
- Typical sun hours
- 06:25 - 17:34
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 6 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 36%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 57%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for October. Typical high 19.8°C and low 7.6°C.
Typical disruptions in October
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in October.
Cold High impact
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 50% of days (15.6 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
15.6 days / month
~50% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 15.6 days / month
- Probability ~50% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~16 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 6% of days (2.0 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.0 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.0 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Moderate
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.2 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.2 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold Minor
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~0°C (P95)
Freezing nights are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 3% of days (1.1 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.1 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.1 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~36mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.4 days/month in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~39mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~70km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 29% of days (8.9 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.9 days / month
~29% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.9 days / month
- Probability ~29% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~9 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 25% of days (7.7 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.7 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.7 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~8 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 22% of days (6.9 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.9 days / month
~22% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.9 days / month
- Probability ~22% of days
- Intensity Up to ~17mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 16% of days (4.9 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.9 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.9 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~17h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 16% of days (4.8 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.8 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.8 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 14% of days (4.5 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.5 days / month
~14% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.5 days / month
- Probability ~14% of days
- Intensity Up to ~59km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~4 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 10% of days (3.0 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.0 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.0 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~18h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 9% of days (2.8 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.8 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.8 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~90% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~3 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.1 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.1 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cold Minor
Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Is October a good time to visit Beijing?
Typical October days in Beijing reach highs of 19°C (66°F) with nights around 8°C (46°F). It usually feels mild by day and cold after dark. Overall, October sits in the middle of the Beijing climate range.
What are temperatures like in October?
Daytime temperatures in October typically peak near 19°C (66°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (46°F). Expect mild afternoons and cold evenings.
How much does it rain in October?
Rainfall in October averages 33 mm (1.3 in) across roughly 6 days. Overall it is a moderately wet time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in October?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in October. Sunrise is typically around 06:25 and sunset near 17:34. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in October?
UV levels are moderate (around 5); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in October?
In October, average wind speeds are around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 43 km/h (27 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.