Beijing Weather
Beijing weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct.
Beijing current weather
Beijing now (local time 23:30)
15°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 28%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
12° – 28°C
Mostly dry all week
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Beijing 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛅
21°
15°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
🌤️
25°
12°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
☀️
25°
14°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
☀️
27°
14°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
☀️
27°
14°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
☁️
26°
16°
💧2%
Sat
10/10
☀️
28°
17°
💧8%
Sun
10/11
☁️
28°
17°
💧15%
Mon
10/12
☁️
28°
20°
💧33%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
20°
15°
💧16%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
22°
14°
💧8%
Thu
10/15
☁️
21°
13°
💧12%
Fri
10/16
🌤️
18°
9°
💧16%
Sat
10/17
☁️
19°
10°
💧12%
Best time to visit Beijing
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Beijing are Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is June (average high 33°C) and the coldest is January (average low -7°C).
Beijing climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2°C | -7°C | 2 mm | 42% | -19°C |
| Feb | 6°C | -4°C | 10 mm | 46% | -17°C |
| MarBest | 15°C | 1°C | 12 mm | 45% | -12°C |
| AprBest | 22°C | 8°C | 17 mm | 38% | -8°C |
| MayBest | 28°C | 14°C | 31 mm | 45% | -6°C |
| Jun | 33°C | 20°C | 63 mm | 49% | -2°C |
| Jul | 32°C | 22°C | 229 mm | 72% | -2°C |
| Aug | 30°C | 21°C | 184 mm | 77% | -3°C |
| SepBest | 26°C | 17°C | 71 mm | 69% | -7°C |
| OctBest | 19°C | 8°C | 23 mm | 59% | -13°C |
| Nov | 11°C | 1°C | 20 mm | 57% | -17°C |
| Dec | 3°C | -6°C | 4 mm | 39% | -20°C |
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather, 2020–2024 averages (ERA5); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Beijing weather month by month: what to wear
Beijing in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Beijing is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C, around 23 mm of rain (dry) and 59% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Beijing in November
November in Beijing is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C, around 20 mm of rain (dry) and 57% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Beijing in December
December in Beijing is freezing: average highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C, around 4 mm of rain (dry) and 39% humidity — about 20°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves; snow is possible.
Beijing in January
January in Beijing is freezing: average highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C, around 2 mm of rain (dry) and 42% humidity — about 19°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; snow is possible.
Beijing in February
February in Beijing is cold: average highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C, around 10 mm of rain (dry) and 46% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Beijing in MarchBest month
March in Beijing is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C, around 12 mm of rain (dry) and 45% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Beijing in AprilBest month
April in Beijing is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C, around 17 mm of rain (dry) and 38% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Beijing in MayBest month
May in Beijing is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C, around 31 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 45% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Beijing in June
June in Beijing is hot: average highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C, around 63 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 49% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Beijing in July
July in Beijing is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C, around 229 mm of rain (wet) and 72% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Beijing in August
August in Beijing is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C, around 184 mm of rain (wet) and 77% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Beijing in SeptemberBest month
September in Beijing is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C, around 71 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 69% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Beijing?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Beijing are Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is June (average high 33°C) and the coldest is January (average low -7°C).
›What's the weather like in Beijing in October, and what should I wear?
October in Beijing is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C, around 23 mm of rain (dry) and 59% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Beijing in November, and what should I wear?
November in Beijing is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C, around 20 mm of rain (dry) and 57% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Beijing?
Beijing is wettest in July, with about 229 mm on average, and driest in January, with about 2 mm.
›How cold does Beijing get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 2°C by day and -7°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: June; coldest: January.