Beijing Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Beijing has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 32°C / 90°F in July, the warmest month, and drop to 2°C / 36°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average -7°C / 20°F. Beijing receives about 704 mm of rain a year across roughly 63 wet days, with July the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Beijing
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -7°C / 20°F | 2 mm | 1 |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | -5°C / 24°F | 5 mm | 2 |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 2°C / 35°F | 12 mm | 4 |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 9°C / 48°F | 18 mm | 3 |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 58°F | 40 mm | 5 |
| June | 33°C / 91°F | 21°C / 69°F | 69 mm | 6 |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 23°C / 74°F | 260 mm | 16 |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 71°F | 174 mm | 12 |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 17°C / 63°F | 63 mm | 6 |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 8°C / 47°F | 40 mm | 5 |
| November | 11°C / 51°F | 1°C / 34°F | 16 mm | 2 |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | -5°C / 22°F | 5 mm | 1 |
Best time to visit Beijing
April, May, September offer the most comfortable weather in Beijing: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — April averages 22°C (72°F); May averages 27°C (81°F); September averages 27°C (80°F).
Beijing climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Beijing?
- July is the hottest month in Beijing, with average daytime highs of 32°C / 90°F and overnight lows of 23°C / 74°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Beijing?
- January is the coldest month in Beijing, with average highs of 2°C / 36°F and lows of -7°C / 20°F.
- How much rain does Beijing get a year?
- Beijing receives about 704 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 63 wet days. July is the wettest month (260 mm on average) and January the driest (2 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Beijing?
- April, May, September are the most comfortable months in Beijing: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Beijing →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Beijing weather page.