Beijing weather
World cities · China · 39.90°N 116.41°E
Beijing, in China, has its warmest weather in June, when daytime temperatures average 32.9°C, while January nights are the coldest at around -6.9°C. The city sees roughly 666mm of rain a year; July is normally the wettest month and January the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.4° | -6.9° | 2mm | 1 |
| Feb | 6.3° | -4.5° | 10mm | 3 |
| Mar | 15° | 1.1° | 12mm | 4 |
| Apr | 21.8° | 8.4° | 17mm | 3 |
| May | 27.6° | 14.3° | 31mm | 5 |
| Jun | 32.9° | 20.3° | 63mm | 6 |
| Jul | 31.7° | 22.4° | 229mm | 15 |
| Aug | 29.8° | 21.4° | 184mm | 12 |
| Sep | 26.3° | 16.5° | 71mm | 7 |
| Oct | 18.6° | 7.9° | 23mm | 4 |
| Nov | 10.5° | 0.9° | 20mm | 3 |
| Dec | 2.5° | -6° | 4mm | 1 |
Seasons in Beijing
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Beijing climb from 15°C in March to 27.6°C by May, while nights ease from 1.1°C to 14.3°C. The season brings around 60mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 31.5°C, peaking in June at 32.9°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (63mm over ~6 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Beijing gets roughly 14.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 26.3°C in September to 10.5°C by November, with around 114mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average -5.8°C, with January the coldest month (average low -6.9°C, daytime high 2.4°C). Expect about 5 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 9.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Beijing compares
| Beijing | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 666mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 64 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 31.5°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | -5.8°C | 3.4°C |
Beijing is about 37% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Beijing weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Beijing?
June is typically the warmest month in Beijing, with average daytime highs of 32.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 31.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Beijing?
July is usually the wettest month, with around 229mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days. January is typically the driest (2mm).
How much does it rain in Beijing per year?
Beijing receives roughly 666mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 64 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Beijing?
Winter nights (December–February) in Beijing average around -5.8°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low -6.9°C).
When is the best time to visit Beijing for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Beijing. June is typically the driest of the warm months (63mm of rain), while June is the warmest, averaging 32.9°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 15 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Beijing's weather compare with the UK?
Beijing receives 666mm of rain a year, about 37% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 31.5°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average -5.8°C versus 3.4°C.