Climate normals · 1970–2000
Beijing Climate
Beijing is a city in China (22) with a population of about 18,960,744. Its average annual temperature is 12.5°C (55°F), with roughly 578 mm of rain per year.
12.5°C
Avg Temp
578
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Beijing Climate
Beijing has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F) and receives about 578 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.5°C
Avg Temp
578
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 26° | 5 mm |
| February | 0° / 31° | 4 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 9 mm |
| April | 14° / 58° | 15 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 31 mm |
| June | 25° / 76° | 75 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 206 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 159 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 45 mm |
| October | 13° / 56° | 17 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 7 mm |
| December | -1° / 30° | 5 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Beijing
The most comfortable months to visit Beijing are typically May, September and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Beijing are typically May, September and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Beijing, China has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C and about 578 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Beijing average about 31°C (88°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.