Beijing, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Beijing?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–28°C in May
🌧 Least rain
15% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
December (3%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Forbidden CityMarch–May or September–October — imperial palace, Temple of Heaven.
Great WallApril–May or October — Mutianyu or Jinshanling, golden light.
Peking DuckYear-round — Quanjude, Da Dong and hutong food tours.
HutongsYear-round — historic alleyways, courtyard houses and local life.
Monthly climate data
Beijing weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 22°C, 11% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°C, 35% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 19°C, 13% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 4°C, 4% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
May is ideal with 15% rainy days and 28°C.
December is the wettest month with 3% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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