China weather

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Recommended for China

The weather guide for China (Beijing) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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When is the best time to go to China?

The best time to go to China (Beijing) is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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1.5
Jan
1.5
Feb
2
Mar
4
Apr
4.5
May
4
Jun
3.5
Jul
4
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
1.5
Nov
1.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

2
Jan
4
Feb
11
Mar
20
Apr
27
May
30
Jun
31
Jul
30
Aug
26
Sep
19
Oct
10
Nov
3
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
Jan
7
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
9
May
9
Jun
8
Jul
8
Aug
8
Sep
7
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

More about China

Which is the hottest month in China?

The hottest time of year in Beijing, China is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in China?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Beijing, China with 152mm on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in China?

The sunniest time of year in Beijing, China is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

What is the time difference between China and the UK?

The time difference between China and the UK is GMT+8 hours.

What is the main language spoken in China?

The main language spoken in China is Chinese.

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What is the currency in China?

The currency in China is the Chinese Yuan (CNY).

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Which plugs are used in China?

China uses electrical plug type A + C + I (220 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in China?

They drive on the right side of the road in China.

Do you need a visa for China?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter China.

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Compare China weather with the USA

Below the China weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for China (Beijing) and the USA (Washington).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

China (Beijing)

USA (Washington)

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