Best time to visit Beijing

Q: When is the best time to visit Beijing?

The best time to visit Beijing is May based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Beijing?

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

Q: Which month has the most rain in Beijing?

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

Q: When is it sunniest in Beijing?

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

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When is the best time to visit Beijing?

The best time to visit Beijing is May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Beijing?

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

Which month has the most rain in Beijing?

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

When is it sunniest in Beijing?

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