Beijing Climate - Best Time to Visit



Beihai Park in summer
Beihai Park in Summer
The four seasons in Beijing 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

Beijing Great Wall in autumn
Beijing Great Wall in Autumn
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.

Snow covered Forbidden City
Snow Covered Forbidden City
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
Average High (F) 33/36 38/42 50/54 67/70 78/82 86/89
Average High (C) 1/3 3/5 10/12 19/21 26/28 30/32
Average Low (F) 13/17 18/21 29/33 43/46 54/58 63/67
Average Low (C) -10/-8 -8/-6 -2/0 6/8 12/14 17/19
Max (F) 54 64 82 90 99 104
Max (C) 12.2 17.8 27.8 32.2 37.2 40.0
Min (F) 1 5 19 30 39 48
Min (C) -17.2 -15 -7.2 -1.1 3.9 8.9
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
Rain (mm) <5 5/10 5/10 20/25 35/40 75/80

Average Data July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average High (F) 87/90 84/88 77/81 66/69 49/52 36/40
Average High (C) 30/32 29/31 25/27 19/21 9/11 2/4
Average Low (F) 69/73 67/71 56/60 43/46 29/33 18/21
Average Low (C) 21/23 20/22 13/15 6/8 -2/0 -8/-6
Max (F) 104 107 92 84 75 66
Max (C) 40.0 41.7 33.3 28.9 23.9 18.9
Min (F) 63 54 36 28 10 6
Min (C) 17.2 12.2 2.2 -2.2 -12.2 -14.4
Rain (in) 8.0/8.1 7.1/7.2 <0.1 0.6/0.7 0.3/0.4 0.1/0.2
Rain (mm) 205/210 180/185 <5 15/20 5/10 <5
Q & A Search:

Q & A on Beijing Climate

1.

Feb. 7,2010 09:47 Reply

Mr.AA(Thailand) said:

We'll be goin to Beijing on the first week of Marcg, 2010. Is it still snow?

Feb. 7,2010 19:56
Ms.KAYE(China) replied:

Usually it will not snow in March, but in recent year it is changeable.

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Feb. 7,2010 10:28 Reply

Mr.lim(Malaysia) said:

i will be visiting Beijing in the middle of April, how is the weather? what clothes should i wear? what about the weather at Mutianyu Great Wall?

thank you

Feb. 7,2010 19:50
Ms.KAYE(China) replied:

Hi Lim, it will be warm in April, light jacket and sweater are recommended. It is sunny and comfortable when you reach Mutianyu Great Wall.

3.

Feb. 6,2010 14:03 Reply

Mrs.Taylor(england) said:

Hello! I am travelling to Beijing at the end of march. what do you think the weather will be like? What clothes do I need to bring ? Many thanks.

Feb. 7,2010 02:41
Mr.Jerry replied:

It is usually 3-15C in March, Beijing. you need to bring jacket, not too light but no need to be heavy jacket. wear t-shirt inside. That would be ok.

4.

Feb. 4,2010 01:46 Reply

Mr.Jayavel(India) said:

Planning to visit Bejing, Xian, Yangtze, and Shangai and Hongkong between April 17th and april 30th . Kindly advice on the weather and the suitable clothes to wear

Feb. 7,2010 02:37
Mr.Sandy replied:

It is already getting warm in late April. You can wear shirt with a light jacket. Not too much rain at this period. it may rain occassionaly in HK. So, bring T shirt and jacket.

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Feb. 3,2010 18:28 Reply

Mr.Nan(Malaysia) said:

Hello ,i plan to visit Beijing on mid February; what clothings is suitable for that period.Is it still winter?

Feb. 3,2010 19:14
Ms.SUNNYDREAM(China) replied:

Hi,Mr.Nan, it is still winter and cold, you may wear sweater and down jacket, scarf and gloves are also needed during your trip, especially when you visit the Great Wall.

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