Beijing · AutumnMonth summary
Beijing weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Beijing in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Beijing in September: 27°C and 10.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Beijing in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 One of the best months — 27°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions Autumn in Beijing is often underrated: 27°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -6°C | 2°C | 2% | 0.1 | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -5°C | 6°C | 6% | 0.2 | 9.5h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 1°C | 15°C | 9% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 22°C | 10% | 0.6 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 28°C | 15% | 1.0 | 11.4h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 33°C | 20% | 2.0 | 11.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 32°C | 48% | 7.8 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 22°C | 30°C | 38% | 5.4 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 27°C | 18% | 1.7 | 10.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 8°C | 18°C | 15% | 1.2 | 9.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 0°C | 11°C | 7% | 0.5 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -6°C | 3°C | 3% | 0.1 | 8.3h | 5.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Beijing averages 27°C, 18% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
September vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Beijing in September
Is September a good time to visit Beijing?
September is an excellent time to visit Beijing (score 8.6/10). With 27°C, 10.5h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Beijing in September?
With 27°C and 10.5h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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