The Climate and Weather of Beijing
Beijing's Climate
Beijing's climate is humid continental or continental monsoon. Total annual rainfall is 620 mm (24.4 inches).
Hot, Wet Summers
Beijing has hot, wet summers characterized by high humidity levels and frequent heavy rain - particularly in July and August when the East Asian monsoon strikes. Over 60 percent of Beijing's annual rainfall falls in July and August.
The combination of heat and humidity in the summer months makes most people feel very uncomfortable and air conditioning is strongly recommended during these months.
Cold, Dry, Windy Winters
In contrast to its hot, wet summers, Beijing's winters are cold, sunny, windy and dry. Beijing enjoys the same amount of sunshine each day in January as July.
Pleasant Spring and Autumn/Fall
If you can choose the season you visit Beijing, visiting in spring or autumn/fall will almost certainly provide the most comfortable conditions. Temperatures are moderate and there is abundant sunshine. Beijing's frost-free season averages 180 to 200 days each year.
Beijing's Climate - Centigrade/Celsius
| Month |
Av. Daily
Max. Temp. (OC) |
Av.Daily
Min. Temp.
(OC) |
Av. Precipitation
 mm |
Av. Humidity |
Av. Hours Sunshine
(per day)
 |
Discomfort from heat and humidity |
| Jan. |
1 |
-9 |
4 |
50 |
7 |
|
| Feb. |
4 |
-10 |
5 |
50 |
7 |
|
| Mar. |
11 |
-1 |
8 |
50 |
8 |
|
| Apr. |
21 |
7 |
17 |
45 |
8 |
|
| May |
27 |
13 |
35 |
50 |
9 |
Moderate |
| Jun. |
31 |
18 |
78 |
55 |
9 |
High |
| Jul. |
32 |
21 |
243 |
70 |
7 |
High |
| Aug. |
30 |
20 |
141 |
75 |
7 |
High |
| Sep. |
26 |
14 |
58 |
65 |
8 |
Medium |
| Oct. |
20 |
6 |
16 |
60 |
8 |
|
| Nov. |
9 |
-2 |
11 |
55 |
6 |
|
| Dec. |
3 |
-7 |
3 |
50 |
6 |
|
Beijing's Climate – Fahrenheit
| Month |
Av.Daily
Max.Temp. (OF) |
Av.Daily
Min.Temp.
(OF) |
Av. Precipitation
mm |
Av. Humidity |
Av. Hours Sunshine
(per day)
|
Discomfort from heat and humidity |
| Jan. |
34 |
16 |
4 |
50 |
7 |
|
| Feb. |
39 |
18 |
5 |
50 |
7 |
|
| Mar. |
52 |
30 |
8 |
50 |
8 |
|
| Apr. |
70 |
45 |
17 |
45 |
8 |
|
| May |
81 |
57 |
35 |
50 |
9 |
Moderate |
| Jun. |
88 |
66 |
78 |
55 |
9 |
High |
| Jul. |
90 |
70 |
243 |
70 |
7 |
High |
| Aug. |
86 |
69 |
141 |
75 |
7 |
High |
| Sep. |
79 |
57 |
58 |
65 |
8 |
Medium |
| Oct. |
68 |
43 |
16 |
60 |
8 |
|
| Nov. |
49 |
28 |
11 |
55 |
6 |
|
| Dec. |
37 |
19 |
3 |
50 |
6 |
|
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