Best time to visit Beijing

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When is the best time to visit Beijing?

The best time to visit 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 Beijing2
    Jan
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Beijing4
    Feb
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Beijing11
    Mar
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Beijing20
    Apr
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Beijing27
    May
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Beijing30
    Jun
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Beijing31
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Beijing30
    Aug
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Beijing26
    Sep
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Beijing19
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Beijing10
    Nov
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Beijing3
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Beijing?

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

Which month has the most rain in Beijing?

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

When is it sunniest in Beijing?

The sunniest time of year in Beijing 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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