The four seasons in Beijing, a northern city, are demarcated with a long hot summer, long chilly winter, and shorter spring and autumn. The hottest month is July and the coldest is January. Considering the frequent sandstorms in spring, September and October with their pleasant weather are considered the best visiting times.
To visit Beijing in spring or autumn, bring lightweight clothing such as long-sleeved shirts or T-shirts, plus one or two jackets and sweaters. The temperature in summer ranges between 30 and 39 centigrade, calling for summer clothes.
A winter journey to Beijing may be a shock to visitors from tropical countries. Enjoying the snow scene on West Hill, skating in Beihai Park, followed by a steaming hotpot with mutton slices will drive out the chills. Be sure to bring winter clothes, including wool sweaters and down coats.
Spring is rainy season in Beijing, with some rain in summer and between summer and autumn. Rainstorms may happen without warning in the afternoon of sunny days. Sometimes even weather forecasters can predict a shower only one or two hours ahead. Heavy rain may block traffic; inconveniencing everyone. Remember to pack a raincoat or umbrella.
Beautiful Beijing presents different features for its clear distinction of four seasons. To have a better understanding about the characteristics of different seasons will bring tourists different fresh feeling by enjoying the special tour of four seasons.
Beijing stages both international and domestic folk activities. The most remarkable ones are the Temple Fairs during Chinese Lunar New Year when people perform traditional national art forms such as the dragon dance, lion dance, acrobatics and martial art.
Detailed information about the Average, Maximun and Minimum Temperatures and the rainfall in Beijing.
| Average Data | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June |
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Average High ( F) | 33/36 | 38/42 | 50/54 | 67/70 | 78/82 | 86/89 |
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| Average High (C) | 1/3 | 3/5 | 10/12 | 19/21 | 26/28 | 30/32 |
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| Average Low (F) | 13/17 | 18/21 | 29/33 | 43/46 | 54/58 | 63/67 |
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| Average Low (C) | -10/-8 | -8/-6 | -2/0 | 6/8 | 12/14 | 17/19 |
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| Max (F) | 54 | 64 | 82 | 90 | 99 | 104 |
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| Max (C) | 12.2 | 17.8 | 27.8 | 32.2 | 37.2 | 40.0 |
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| Min (F) | 1 | 5 | 19 | 30 | 39 | 48 |
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| Min (C) | -17.2 | -15 | -7.2 | -1.1 | 3.9 | 8.9 |
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| Rain (in) | 0.1/0.2 | 0.2/0.3 | 0.3/0.4 | 0.8/0.9 | 1.4/1.5 | 2.9/3 |
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| Rain (mm) | <5 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 20/25 | 35/40 | 75/80 |
| Average Data | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average High (F) | 87/90 | 84/88 | 77/81 | 66/69 | 49/52 | 36/40 |
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| Average High (C) | 30/32 | 29/31 | 25/27 | 19/21 | 9/11 | 2/4 |
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| Average Low (F) | 69/73 | 67/71 | 56/60 | 43/46 | 29/33 | 18/21 |
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| Average Low (C) | 21/23 | 20/22 | 13/15 | 6/8 | -2/0 | -8/-6 |
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| Max (F) | 104 | 107 | 92 | 84 | 75 | 66 |
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| Max (C) | 40.0 | 41.7 | 33.3 | 28.9 | 23.9 | 18.9 |
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| Min (F) | 63 | 54 | 36 | 28 | 10 | 6 |
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| Min (C) | 17.2 | 12.2 | 2.2 | -2.2 | -12.2 | -14.4 |
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| Rain (in) | 8.0/8.1 | 7.1/7.2 | <0.1 | 0.6/0.7 | 0.3/0.4 | 0.1/0.2 |
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| Rain (mm) | 205/210 | 180/185 | <5 | 15/20 | 5/10 | <5 |
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Travelers' Voices on Beijing Climate
1.
Jul. 3,2009 06:40 Reply
Mr.mufzal(india) said:
hello,
I am coming to beijing on 11th july. I want to know abt beijing.
from where to do shoping? shaghai or beijing?
give some tips abt china and sight scene.
2.
Jun. 30,2009 00:23 Reply
Mr.dany hanz(Philippines) said:
particularly in what area in biejing did heavy snow lasts longer, is there snow in the 3rd week of january? im planning to go on january.
Jun. 30,2009 02:41
Mr.Jimmy replied:
Well, really difficult to say which part has the heaviest snow. If you are lucky, you may enjoy the snow view during that period. So, please pay attention to the real-time weather forecast before leaving. What's more, if you like snow, you may consider go to Harbin in winter. Very beautiful Ice City of China~
3.
Jun. 25,2009 11:05 Reply
Mrs.Lou(USA) said:
We are planning a trip to Beijing in August. I would like to know what type of clothing I should pack. Are shorts acceptable in the city or should I pack skirts and dresses?
Jun. 25,2009 23:06
Ms.Meng replied:
Take your summer clothes are enough since the city is still in hot&dry summer. Well, it may be a little cooler at the end of August.
4.
Jun. 21,2009 16:25 Reply
Mr.bradley(uk) said:
hello all
can anyone advise me please,thinking of going to Beijing in start of july for ten to fifteen days but feel im going in the wrong month totally after reading about the heat and rain etc,does any one know does it rain for hours and hours or just at night,i think i could put up with the heat and shorts bursts of hard rain
but alot of heavy rain daily would ruin my trip to the outdoor sights etc
did plan to go in autumn but i got a new job,so had to change to july,i know someone will know there abouts how it is in this month
thank you very much for any replys (say its ok and i should still go) ha ha brad
Jun. 23,2009 02:07
Mr.paula(cn) replied:
Currently, beijing is hot and dry. Although traveling in summer is not so good than traveling in autumn, but it is ok. Do not worry and there won't be too much rain. Have a good time!
Jun. 23,2009 11:30
Mr.mr bradley replied:
thankyou Mr Paula for your reply,im going now
many thanks again
5.
Jun. 23,2009 01:20 Reply
Mr.Hunt(malaysia) said:
thanks mr.yina..if you know..when the snow start to begin usually every year??
Jun. 23,2009 02:18
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
January may be the most possible month to snow. If you want to see snow, you can go to northeast of China.
6.
Jun. 21,2009 11:22 Reply
Mr.Hunt(malaysia) said:
i am planning to visit beijing from december 5th till 9th..and i really wants to feel snow there..isn't snow on early december this year??
Jun. 22,2009 22:44
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Hi, it is really hard to say. Sometimes it will snow until January.
7.
Jun. 22,2009 00:10 Reply
Ms.Mel(Singapore) said:
I'm planning a trip to China ( Beijing -> Chong Qing -> Dali/Cheng Du)) sometime next year and I was wondering which time of the year would allow me to enjoy most of the attractions at these places.
Help is much appreciated, thank you (:
Jun. 22,2009 22:36
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Hi, the best time to go to Beijing is September and and October, the best time to go to Chongqing is antumn and winter and the best time to go to dali is autumn. Thus i suggest you to go there in autumn(september and october may be the best time). You can have a look at the climate section of each city on the website. I think you can find more inforamtion there.
8.
Jun. 20,2009 07:00 Reply
Mr.Nour(K.S.A) said:
Hi...am planning ti visit Beijing in October, is it a rainy month?
is it cold or hot waether that time?
Jun. 20,2009 20:37
Ms.Emily replied:
No, October is not a rainy month in Beijing, and the weather is still warm here. It is a nice time to be here at that time. You may just feel a little cooler since late October. T-shirt plus a jaket is enough.
9.
Jun. 20,2009 04:36 Reply
Mr.Marwani(Indonesia) said:
I wll have a journey to Beijing-Guangzhou-Changsha about June 27th-July 4th this year. How about the climate/the weather and what clothes will I prepare for this journey.
Thanks.
Jun. 20,2009 20:34
Mr.Jerry replied:
It is hot during this period. Guangzhou has rain or thundershowers sometimes. Changsha is rainy in July. As the weather forecast says, Guangzhou and Changsha will have rain next week, but it is not cold. Just wear summer cloth and take a light coat if you need.
10.
Jun. 16,2009 09:03 Reply
Ms.karn(Thailand) said:
What month have snow in Beijing?Thanks..
Jun. 17,2009 22:26
Mr.Andy replied:
It may snow since November. If the snow comes late, it may be December. January has more snow here.