Climate in Beijing — Annual Weather Overview
Beijing has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is June (average high 32.6°C) and the coolest is December (2.2°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 30.4°C swing between June highs and December lows. Annual rainfall totals around 652mm. July is the wettest month at 233.0mm, while January averages just 3.0mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.7 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 21.3°C, 53mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 31.3°C, 460mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 18.4°C, 120mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 3.8°C, 18mm rain.
Beijing — Monthly Temperatures
Beijing — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Beijing stays reasonable all year.
Beijing weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5°C | -7.0°C | 3.0mm | 8.0h | 1 | 8/10 |
| February | 6.6°C | -4.5°C | 10.7mm | 8.3h | 2 | 10/10 |
| March | 15.0°C | 1.2°C | 13.3mm | 9.1h | 4 | 10/10 |
| April | 21.5°C | 8.0°C | 13.2mm | 9.5h | 2 | 10/10 |
| May | 27.4°C | 14.1°C | 26.2mm | 9.5h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June | 32.6°C | 20.2°C | 72.5mm | 9.9h | 6 | 10/10 |
| July | 31.5°C | 22.3°C | 233.0mm | 8.6h | 14 | 8/10 |
| August | 29.7°C | 21.2°C | 154.8mm | 9.1h | 10 | 9/10 |
| September | 26.5°C | 16.5°C | 76.5mm | 8.9h | 6 | 10/10 |
| October | 18.8°C | 7.9°C | 22.4mm | 8.2h | 3 | 10/10 |
| November | 10.0°C | 0.3°C | 21.3mm | 7.3h | 3 | 10/10 |
| December | 2.2°C | -6.7°C | 4.8mm | 7.6h | 1 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Beijing have?
Beijing has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 2.2°C in December to 32.6°C in June.
What is the hottest month in Beijing?
June is the hottest month in Beijing, with average highs of 32.6°C and lows of 20.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Beijing?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 2.2°C and lows of -7.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Beijing?
July is the wettest month, averaging 233.0mm of rainfall over around 14 rainy days.
How much rain does Beijing get per year?
Beijing receives around 652mm of rain per year. The driest month is January (3.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
The best time to visit Beijing is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.