Beijing Climate

Introduction of Beijing Climate

Beijing is located in the warm temperature zone and has a continental climate.

Annual rainfall averages nearly 700 millimetres, most of it comes in July and August. The frost-free period is 185 days.

The average temperature throughout the whole year is 11.7℃. The average temperatures of the hottest month, July and the coldest month January range from 27℃and -4.6℃.

The short seasons, spring (usually from February to April) and autumn (usually from August to October) are better seasons for visiting Beijing. The best time to visit Beijing is May, September and October, when people enjoy bright sunny sky and with few tourists crowding in the attractions.

The four seasons in Beijing are distinct. Winter is dry and cold and has little snow, Summer is hot and rainy.

If you come to Beijing in spring, you could wear jeans and sweater. You may also bring a warm cap because it is a little windy during this period.

In summer the temperature could reach as high as 30 C. T-shirts and pants are the best bet. Sunglass and parasol are necessary to shelter from sunshine.

Autumn is beautiful season in Beijing. But it is better to bring some heavy clothes with you.

In winter, you should prepare a heavy woolen sweater, and a long wind coat or a down jacket. Generally there will be several heavy snowfalls each winter, so it is always wise for you to have anti-skidding shoes with you.


Bilingual weather information: dialing 121 when you are in Beijing.
Beijing Weather forecast from www.wunderground.com

Average Data

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

High (℉)

33/36

38/42

50/54

67/70

78/82

86/89

87/90

84/88

77/81

66/69

49/52

36/40

High (℃)

1/3

3/5

10/12

19/21

26/28

30/32

30/32

29/31

25/27

19/21

9/11

2/4

Low (℉)

13/17

18/21

29/33

43/46

54/58

63/67

69/73

67/71

56/60

43/46

29/33

18/21

Low (℃)

-10/-8

-8/-6

-2/0

6/8

12/14

17/19

21/23

20/22

13/15

6/8

-2/0

-8/-6

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

8.0/8.1

7.1/7.2

<0.1

0.6/0.7

0.3/0.4

0.1/0.2

Rain (mm)

<5

5/10

5/10

20/25

35/40

75/80

205/210

180/185

<5

15/20

5/10

<5