Experience the contrasts of Beijing weather, where summers sizzle above 35°C (95°F), while winters plunge below -10°C (14°F). Spring and autumn offer a refreshing respite with temperatures ranging from 10-25°C (50-77°F). Did you know Beijing receives less than 600mm of rain annually? Visit the Great Wall during these seasons for a picturesque hike amidst vibrant fall foliage or blooming cherry blossoms.
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Beijing Climate & Weather Averages
Beijing records its highest temperatures in June — typically 33°C by day — and its lowest in January, around 2°C. Most rain falls in July; January stays driest. These averages are computed from ten years of daily records (2015–2024).
Few cities change character with the calendar like Beijing. Summer is genuinely warm (33°C average highs in June); winter is genuinely cold (2°C by day in January, -7°C at night), and white: expect snowfall on roughly 8 days a year, mostly from November to March. Pack for the season, not the destination.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Sunshine (h/day) | Wind (km/h) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2° | -7° | 2 mm | 8.2 | 16 | 2 |
| Feb | 6° | -5° | 7 mm | 8.7 | 17 | 2 |
| Mar | 15° | 1° | 9 mm | 9.8 | 19 | 1 |
| Apr | 22° | 8° | 20 mm | 9.7 | 22 | — |
| May | 28° | 14° | 29 mm | 10.1 | 22 | — |
| Jun | 33° | 20° | 57 mm | 10.3 | 19 | — |
| Jul | 32° | 23° | 233 mm | 8.8 | 15 | — |
| Aug | 30° | 21° | 160 mm | 9.2 | 14 | — |
| Sep | 27° | 16° | 58 mm | 9.1 | 15 | — |
| Oct | 19° | 8° | 31 mm | 7.9 | 16 | — |
| Nov | 10° | 0° | 20 mm | 7.3 | 16 | 2 |
| Dec | 3° | -6° | 3 mm | 7.9 | 16 | 1 |
A warming climate: The long record shows it plainly: in the 1950s a typical June day in Beijing topped out near 29°C; in the last decade it reached 33°C — +4°C warmer.
Expect around 10.3 hours of sun a day at the June peak, against about 7.3 hours in November. Wind stays moderate most of the year, strongest in May with daily peaks near 22 km/h.
Best time to visit: Aim for September if you can: highs hover near 27°C and rain is lighter than the July peak. Pack strictly by season: summer calls for light layers, winter for a serious coat, hat, and gloves.
Beijing weather — frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
Weather-wise, September is the sweet spot in Beijing: average daytime highs around 27°C with less rain than the July peak. Data from 2015–2024.
What is the rainiest month in Beijing?
July is on average the wettest month in Beijing, with about 233 mm of rainfall. The driest month is typically January, at around 2 mm.
Does it snow in Beijing?
Yes. Beijing averages about 8 days with snowfall per year, falling mostly between November and March.
How hot does Beijing get in summer?
June is the hottest month, with daytime highs averaging 33°C — individual days run hotter still. Nights in June typically stay around 20°C.
How cold are winters in Beijing?
January is the coldest month in Beijing: daytime highs average just 2°C and nights drop to around -7°C.
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 archive. Averages computed from daily records.