When is the best time to visit Beijing?

April, May and September score best for comfortable weather in Beijing, balancing daytime temperatures against rainy days across the year.

What is the hottest month in Beijing?

July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, with daytime highs around 31.8°C.

January is typically the coolest month in Beijing, with daytime highs around 2.4°C.

July sees the most rain in Beijing, with around 13 rainy days.

January is usually the driest month in Beijing, with around 2 rainy days.

April, May and September score best for Beijing weather:

April21° / 8°CApril is prime spring, with Summer Palace gardens and Great Wall hikes before summer humidity.
May27° / 14°CMay is warm and busy, so reserve Forbidden City tickets early and start wall trips before breakfast.
September27° / 15°CSeptember brings clearer autumn weather, one of the best times for hutongs and the Great Wall.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Month	High	Low	Rain (mm)	Rainy days	Daylight
January	2°	-9°	3	2	10h
February	6°	-6°	5	2	11h
March	13°	0°	10	3	12h
AprilBest weather	21°	8°	25	5	13h
MayBest weather	27°	14°	40	6	14h
June	31°	19°	75	10	15h
July	32°	22°	170	13	15h
August	31°	21°	120	11	14h
SeptemberBest weather	27°	15°	55	8	12h
October	19°	7°	25	5	11h
November	10°	-1°	13	3	10h
December	4°	-7°	2	2	9h

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Beijing in January: 2.4°C high, -8.9°C low, 3mm rain over 2 days, 9.5h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.

Beijing in February: 6.2°C high, -6°C low, 5mm rain over 2 days, 10.5h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.

Beijing in March: 13.1°C high, 0.2°C low, 10mm rain over 3 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Beijing in April: 21°C high, 7.6°C low, 25mm rain over 5 days, 13.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Beijing in May: 27.3°C high, 13.6°C low, 40mm rain over 6 days, 14.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Beijing in June: 30.8°C high, 19°C low, 75mm rain over 10 days, 14.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Beijing in July: 31.8°C high, 22°C low, 170mm rain over 13 days, 14.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Beijing in August: 30.9°C high, 20.8°C low, 120mm rain over 11 days, 13.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Beijing in September: 26.6°C high, 14.9°C low, 55mm rain over 8 days, 12.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Beijing in October: 19.4°C high, 7°C low, 25mm rain over 5 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Beijing in November: 10.2°C high, -1.2°C low, 13mm rain over 3 days, 9.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Beijing in December: 3.8°C high, -7°C low, 2mm rain over 2 days, 9.2h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.

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