Best Time to Visit Beijing: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Beijing: April, May, September, October.
- Best months for Beijing: April, May, September, October.
- Peak season is July, June, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -9°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.1 |
| February | 6°C | -5°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 5.9 |
| March | 13°C | 0°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 22°C | 9°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| May | 29°C | 15°C | 35 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 32°C | 20°C | 75 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 33°C | 23°C | 160 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| September | 27°C | 16°C | 56 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 20°C | 8°C | 32 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 10°C | -1°C | 14 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 3°C | -7°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
The best months are April, May, September, October.
When is the rainy season in Beijing?
The wettest months are July, August, June.