Best time to visit China

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in China. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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When is the best time to visit China?

The best time to visit China (Beijing) is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in China (Beijing)2
    Jan
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in February in China (Beijing)4
    Feb
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in March in China (Beijing)11
    Mar
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in April in China (Beijing)20
    Apr
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in May in China (Beijing)27
    May
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in China (Beijing)30
    Jun
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in China (Beijing)31
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in China (Beijing)30
    Aug
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in China (Beijing)26
    Sep
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in October in China (Beijing)19
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in China (Beijing)10
    Nov
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in December in China (Beijing)3
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in China?

The hottest time of year in Beijing, China is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in China?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Beijing, China with 152mm on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in China?

The sunniest time of year in Beijing, China is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for China (Beijing) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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