What’s the climate like in Beijing?
The current climate of Beijing features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of -2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -15°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Beijing in recent years was 39°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -22°C in January 2023.
On average, Beijing gets 1091 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 25 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Beijing?
The best time to visit Beijing for pleasant to warm weather is April, September and October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Beijing.
Climate Table of Beijing
The climate table of Beijing shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | -2 | 13 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 16 | 4 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -14 | -14 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 3 | -7 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 16 | 107 | 51 | 155 | 135 | 183 | 194 | 88 | 40 | 61 | 34 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,6 | 6,1 | 2,6 | 1,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,1 | 8,4 | 2,3 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in February
- Precipitation*: 1091 mm per year, averaging 91 mm per month
- Snowfall: 25 cm per year
- Driest months: 16 mm in February, 27 mm in January and 34 mm in December
- Wettest months: 194 mm in August, 183 mm in July and 155 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Beijing
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Beijing, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Beijing
This graph shows how much precipitation Beijing, China, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Beijing
This graph shows how much snow Beijing, China, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Beijing
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Beijing, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Beijing
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Beijing, China. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Beijing
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Beijing, China, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Beijing
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Beijing, China, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Beijing by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Beijing. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
