Beijing monthly weather averages

What's the weather like in Beijing?

Beijing is located in Northern China and has a continental monsoon climate. This means that the city experiences hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. Summer temperatures in Beijing can reach into the high 30s Celsius (90s Fahrenheit), with humidity levels of up to 90%. Winters are cold, with temperatures as low as -10 Celsius (14 Fahrenheit). The city has a distinct seasonal cycle, with spring and autumn being the most pleasant times of the year.

Rainfall in Beijing is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with the heaviest precipitation in July and August. The city is also prone to sandstorms, which occur primarily during the spring months. Snowfall is common during the winter months, with occasional snowfalls in the spring and autumn as well.

Overall, the climate in Beijing is highly variable, and temperatures can change dramatically from day to day. The best time to visit Beijing is during the spring and autumn months, when temperatures are milder and the weather is more pleasant.

Average daytime temperature

The bar chart below shows the average monthly peak daytime temperatures at Beijing

Beijing average temperature chart (Celsius) Beijing average temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average monthly temperatures in Beijing (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 1.2 3.8 11.1 19.7 26.4 30.3 31 29.5 25.6 18.9 9.7 2.9
°F 34.2 38.8 52 67.5 79.5 86.5 87.8 85 78.1 66 49.5 37.2

Please note: these are the average peak daytime temperatures (usually around mid-afternoon) so do not show daytime / night highs and lows. To see the daily range of temperatures have a look at the temperature max / min chart below.

Average rainfall & rainy days

The graph below shows the average rainfall and number of rainy days per month.

Beijing monthly rainfall chart (mm) Beijing monthly rainfall chart (inches)
Average monthly rainfall in Beijing (mm and inches)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
mm 2 4 7 18 29 65 152 143 42 18 7 2
inches 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.7 1.2 2.6 6 5.6 1.7 0.7 0.3 0.1
Rainy days 2 3 4 5 6 9 14 12 7 6 4 2

Average annual rainfall in Beijing: 646.234mm (254.4 inches)

Average daily sunshine

The bar chart below shows the average daily sunshine hours in Beijing

Beijing average daily sunshine chart
Average daily sunshine Beijing
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Hrs sunshine 7.1 7.4 8.2 8.7 9.9 9.9 8.1 8.2 8.6 7.9 7 6.6

Day / night temperatures

The graph below shows the daily range of temperatures for each month.

Beijing average minimum / maximum temperatures (Celsius) Beijing average minimum / maximum temperatures (Fahrenheit)
Maximum and minimum daily temperatures in Beijing (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C -9.9 -7.5 -1 7 13.1 18.1 21.6 20.1 13.9 7 -0.8 -7.4
Max °C 1.5 4.1 11.4 20.1 26.7 30.6 31.3 29.7 25.9 19.2 10 3.2
Min °F 14.2 18.6 30.2 44.5 55.6 64.5 70.8 68.2 57 44.6 30.6 18.8
Max °F 24.4 28.9 41.4 56.3 67.8 75.7 79.5 76.8 67.8 55.6 40.3 28.2

Sea temperature

The graph below shows the average sea temperature.

Beijing average sea temperature chart (Celsius) Beijing average sea temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average sea temperature around Beijing in degrees centigrade and fahrenheit
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 12.4 12.5 13.4 14.9 16.6 18.4 19.8 20.1 19.7 17.6 15.4 13.5
°F 54.4 54.5 56.2 58.8 61.8 65.1 67.6 68.2 67.4 63.7 59.8 56.3

Wind speed

The graph below shows the average wind speed.

Beijing average winspeed by month (km/h) Beijing average winspeed by month (mph)
Average wind speed in Beijing (mph and kmh)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
km/h 10 10 12 12 11 9 7 7 7 8 9 9
mph 6 6 7 8 7 6 5 4 5 5 6 6

A monthly average windspeed of over 16km/h or 10mph suggests a location is fairly windy.

Relative humidity

The graph below shows the average relative humidity.

Beijing relative humidity averages
Average relative humidity in Beijing
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
50% 52% 50% 49% 53% 59% 74% 76% 67% 64% 60% 55%
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Beijing weather stats

Beijing weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: January 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: January 7.1hrs
Coldest month: January 1.2°C 34.2°F
Wettest month: July 152mm 6ins
Warmest sea: August 20.1°C 68.2°F
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