AI-generatedBeijing at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jun · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,490 h
- Rain a year
- 529 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 49 m
Climate in Beijing
Beijing has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. June is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year, Beijing is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:2317:37
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:07–07:00 · evening 17:00–17:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:07 · evening 17:53–18:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Beijing in October?
In October, Beijing is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beijing.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:23 – 17:37
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 36 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %98 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Beijing
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Beijing, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Beijing
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Beijing: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Beijing has about 4 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Beijing
How breezy and how cloudy Beijing is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Beijing typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 36 % of the sky over Beijing: mostly sunny, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Beijing
How often the day gets hot in Beijing (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Beijing has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Beijing
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 55 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 40 | 2° | −8° | 6.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 6° | −5° | 6.7 h | 2 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 14° | 0° | 7.5 h | 3 | 10 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 22° | 7° | 8.1 h | 4 | 20 |
| MayMay | 89 | 28° | 14° | 8.6 h | 5 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 32° | 20° | 7.4 h | 7 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 32° | 23° | 6.1 h | 13 | 159 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 30° | 21° | 6.6 h | 11 | 123 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 27° | 16° | 6.9 h | 7 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 19° | 8° | 6.4 h | 4 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 10° | −1° | 5.8 h | 2 | 14 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 3° | −6° | 5.7 h | 1 | 3 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
39.91° N, 116.40° E · 49 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Beijing
The best time to visit Beijing is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 159 mm of precipitation.
Beijing through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Beijing in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 14–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Beijing in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Beijing in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Beijing in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 2–6 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Beijing for you.
Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Beijing
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Beijing: score 97 against 91. In April, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 91 | 97better |
| Day high | 19° | 22° |
| Night low | 8° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Rainfall | 34 mm | 20 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
12 or more rainy days
Beijing month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January2° · 6 h
In January, Beijing is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in January42February6° · 7 h
In February, Beijing is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in February74March14° · 8 h
In March, Beijing is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in March97April22° · 8 h
In April, Beijing is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in April89May28° · 9 h
In May, Beijing is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in May55June32° · 7 h
In June, Beijing is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in June40July32° · 6 h
In July, Beijing is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 159 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in July58August30° · 7 h
In August, Beijing is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 123 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in August87September27° · 7 h
In September, Beijing is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in September91October19° · 6 h
In October, Beijing is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in October50November10° · 6 h
In November, Beijing is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Beijing.
Beijing in November39December3° · 6 h
In December, Beijing is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Beijing.
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Beijing vs. Tianjin
In October the holiday weather in Beijing and Tianjin is about equally good (score 91 vs. 89). During the day Tianjin is 1 °C warmer than Beijing.
| in October | Beijing | Tianjin |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 91 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Beijing ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- BeijingThis page19°91
- 2Qingdao19°21°90
- 3Tianjin20°89
- 4Jinan21°89
- 5Shantou27°26°89
- 6Quanzhou27°25°88
- 7Dalian17°19°86
- 8Kaifeng22°84
Planning a trip to Beijing
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Beijing in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Beijing has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 91
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 3 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,160 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Beijing lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Beijing
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
The best time to visit Beijing is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Beijing?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Beijing?
The wettest month is July with 159 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Beijing get?
Beijing gets around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Beijing?
A nonstop flight from London to Beijing takes about 10 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,160 km.
When is typhoon season in Beijing?
Beijing lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Beijing?
Beijing has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 52, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 40.
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