The biggest temperature swing occurs between October and November, as typical highs shift from 19.2°C / 66.6°F to 10.1°C / 50.2°F (about 9.1°C / 16.3°F).
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.8°C | 2°C | COLD |
| February | -5.1°C | 6°C | COLD |
| March | -0.3°C | 13.7°C | COOL |
| April | 7.2°C | 21.6°C | MILD |
| May | 13.9°C | 28°C | WARM |
| June | 19.6°C | 32°C | HOT |
| July | 22.4°C | 31.9°C | HOT |
| August | 21°C | 30.1°C | HOT |
| September | 15.5°C | 26.3°C | WARM |
| October | 7.7°C | 19.2°C | MILD |
| November | -0.7°C | 10.1°C | COOL |
| December | -6.1°C | 3.1°C | COLD |
July has the warmest typical feels-like highs (35.2°C / 95.3°F), while January is coolest (-2.9°C / 26.8°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12.5°C | -2.9°C | COLD |
| February | -9.7°C | 1.3°C | COLD |
| March | -4.3°C | 9.4°C | COOL |
| April | 4°C | 18.2°C | MILD |
| May | 12°C | 25.9°C | WARM |
| June | 20.2°C | 32.2°C | HOT |
| July | 25.4°C | 35.2°C | HOT |
| August | 23.7°C | 33.2°C | HOT |
| September | 15.4°C | 26.4°C | WARM |
| October | 5.2°C | 16.6°C | MILD |
| November | -4.6°C | 6.2°C | COLD |
| December | -10.7°C | -1.7°C | COLD |
July is wettest at 175.4 mm / 6.9 inches, while January is driest at 2.7 mm / 0.11 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -66.4 mm | 2.7 mm | DRY |
| February | -66.4 mm | 5.6 mm | DRY |
| March | -66.4 mm | 9.2 mm | DRY |
| April | -66.4 mm | 19.4 mm | DRY |
| May | -66.4 mm | 35.2 mm | LIGHT |
| June | -66.4 mm | 74.6 mm | MODERATE |
| July | -66.4 mm | 175.4 mm | WET |
| August | -66.4 mm | 135 mm | WET |
| September | -66.4 mm | 58 mm | LIGHT |
| October | -66.4 mm | 32.8 mm | LIGHT |
| November | -66.4 mm | 14.3 mm | DRY |
| December | -66.4 mm | 3.5 mm | DRY |
July has the strongest peak UV (around index 7.9).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 3.1 | MODERATE |
| February | 0 | 4.5 | MODERATE |
| March | 0 | 6 | MODERATE |
| April | 0 | 7.1 | HIGH |
| May | 0 | 7.8 | HIGH |
| June | 0 | 7.9 | HIGH |
| July | 0 | 7.9 | HIGH |
| August | 0 | 7.4 | HIGH |
| September | 0 | 6.5 | HIGH |
| October | 0 | 5.1 | MODERATE |
| November | 0 | 3.6 | MODERATE |
| December | 0 | 2.6 | LOW-MOD |
Daylight ranges from 9.4h in December to 14.9h in June.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 9.7h | SHORT |
| February | 0h | 10.7h | BALANCED |
| March | 0h | 11.9h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 13.3h | LONG |
| May | 0h | 14.4h | LONG |
| June | 0h | 14.9h | LONG |
| July | 0h | 14.7h | LONG |
| August | 0h | 13.7h | LONG |
| September | 0h | 12.5h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 11.2h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 10h | BALANCED |
| December | 0h | 9.4h | SHORT |
August is most humid (72.9%), while April is driest (39.9%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4% | 41.9% | DRY |
| February | 28.4% | 44% | DRY |
| March | 28.4% | 42.4% | DRY |
| April | 28.4% | 39.9% | DRY |
| May | 28.4% | 42% | DRY |
| June | 28.4% | 52.3% | COMFORTABLE |
| July | 28.4% | 69.4% | HUMID |
| August | 28.4% | 72.9% | HUMID |
| September | 28.4% | 64% | COMFORTABLE |
| October | 28.4% | 57.4% | COMFORTABLE |
| November | 28.4% | 54.9% | COMFORTABLE |
| December | 28.4% | 45.1% | COMFORTABLE |
May has the strongest typical average wind (10.4 km/h / 6.5 mph), while August is calmest (6.6 km/h / 4.1 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1 km/h | 8.1 km/h | CALM |
| February | 5.1 km/h | 8.5 km/h | CALM |
| March | 5.1 km/h | 9.6 km/h | CALM |
| April | 5.1 km/h | 10.4 km/h | CALM |
| May | 5.1 km/h | 10.4 km/h | CALM |
| June | 5.1 km/h | 8.7 km/h | CALM |
| July | 5.1 km/h | 7.2 km/h | CALM |
| August | 5.1 km/h | 6.6 km/h | CALM |
| September | 5.1 km/h | 7.2 km/h | CALM |
| October | 5.1 km/h | 7.9 km/h | CALM |
| November | 5.1 km/h | 7.7 km/h | CALM |
| December | 5.1 km/h | 7.9 km/h | CALM |
May is windiest by P95 gust signal (52.6 km/h / 32.7 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 42.1 km/h | WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 43.9 km/h | WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 50 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 52.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 52.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 46.1 km/h | WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 38.5 km/h | WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 35.6 km/h | WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 38.5 km/h | WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 42.5 km/h | WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 43.6 km/h | WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 43.2 km/h | WINDY |
July has the most rain days (~15.2), while January has the fewest (~1.4). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.1 days | 1.4 days | RARE |
| February | -4.1 days | 2 days | RARE |
| March | -4.1 days | 3.4 days | RARE |
| April | -4.1 days | 5.3 days | SOME |
| May | -4.1 days | 6.7 days | SOME |
| June | -4.1 days | 9.8 days | FREQUENT |
| July | -4.1 days | 15.2 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| August | -4.1 days | 13.3 days | FREQUENT |
| September | -4.1 days | 8 days | SOME |
| October | -4.1 days | 5.5 days | SOME |
| November | -4.1 days | 3 days | RARE |
| December | -4.1 days | 1.5 days | RARE |
July has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~8). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| April | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| May | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| June | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 0 days | 8 days | PERSISTENT |
| August | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| September | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| November | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
June has the highest heat-risk day count (~16 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 5 days | ELEVATED |
| June | 0 days | 16 days | SEVERE |
| July | 0 days | 15 days | SEVERE |
| August | 0 days | 7 days | HIGH |
| September | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 9.4 hours in December (winter) to 14.9 hours in June (summer), which is a difference of 5.5 hours.
Northern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Dec 0 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jun 0 risk days | Jul 0 risk days | Aug 0 risk days | Sep 2 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Aug 36 km/h | Jul 39 km/h | Sep 39 km/h | Jan 42 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Sep 82 / 100 | Jun 59 / 100 | May 59 / 100 | Aug 51 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Jan 92 / 100 | Dec 91 / 100 | Feb 90 / 100 | Nov 85 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Beijing depend on your preferences. For warm weather, June is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, January, December, February tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
June is typically the warmest month in Beijing, with average high temperatures reaching around 32°C (90°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
January is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around -8°C (18°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
July typically sees the most rainfall in Beijing, averaging around 175mm (6.9 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
January is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 3mm (0.1 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Beijing range from average lows of 7°C (45°F) to highs of 19°C (66°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Beijing. UV levels can reach 8 during peak months, which is considered high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.