WhereItsSunny

Climate of Beijing, Beijing, China

Point-value climate at Beijing (Beijing, China). Population approximately 11,106,000.

Located in Beijing, China, Beijing has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 11,106,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -3.5°C / 25.7°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 205 mm / 8.1 in (July) — about 574 mm / 22.6 in across the year. As the national capital of China, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Beijing's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.

Best sunny months: April, May, September.

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MonthTemperatureRainfallMatches
January-3.5°C25.7°F4 mm0.2″
February-0.4°C31.3°F4 mm0.2″
March5.9°C42.6°F9 mm0.4″
April14.4°C57.9°F15 mm0.6″Sunny & Mild
May20.1°C68.2°F31 mm1.2″Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild
June24.6°C76.3°F75 mm3″
July26.5°C79.7°F205 mm8.1″
August25.2°C77.4°F157 mm6.2″
September20.3°C68.5°F45 mm1.8″Sunny & Mild
October13.4°C56.1°F17 mm0.7″
November4.8°C40.6°F7 mm0.3″
December-1.3°C29.7°F5 mm0.2″

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Beijing?

The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, September. Beijing's warmest month is July at an average of 26.5°C / 79.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain.

What is the climate of Beijing?

Beijing, in Beijing, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.5°C / 25.7°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 574 mm / 22.6 in, with the wettest month being July (205 mm / 8.1 in) and the driest January (4 mm / 0.2 in).

What is the average temperature in Beijing in July?

The average temperature in Beijing in July is 26.5°C / 79.7°F, with rainfall of about 205 mm / 8.1 in — the warmest month of the year.

When is the driest month in Beijing?

The driest month in Beijing is January, with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.5°C / 25.7°F.

When is the wettest month in Beijing?

The wettest month in Beijing is July, with approximately 205 mm / 8.1 in of average monthly rainfall.