China
Best Time to Visit
Beijing
Visit in May — score 88/100 · avg high 82°F · 5 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 27° | 36° | 20° | 1 | 2 | 9.5h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 45 | 32° | 43° | 23° | 2 | 7 | 10.5h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 56 | 46° | 59° | 34° | 3 | 10 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 77 | 60° | 72° | 47° | 4 | 19 | 13.1h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 88 | 70° | 82° | 58° | 5 | 32 | 14.2h | High | Average |
| June | 83 | 80° | 91° | 69° | 7 | 61 | 14.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 55 | 81° | 89° | 73° | 15 | 233 | 14.6h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 62 | 78° | 86° | 71° | 13 | 162 | 13.6h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 80 | 71° | 80° | 62° | 6 | 51 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 60 | 55° | 65° | 46° | 5 | 37 | 10.9h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 46 | 41° | 50° | 33° | 3 | 16 | 9.7h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 41 | 28° | 37° | 22° | 1 | 3 | 9.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 74/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 4/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Beijing (March, April, May) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 47°F, with about 4 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 74/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 88/100.
Summer
- Score
- 66/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Beijing (June, July, August) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 71°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 66/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 83/100.
Fall
- Score
- 62/100
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Beijing (September, October, November) brings average highs of 65°F and lows of 47°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 62/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 80/100.
Winter
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 39°F
- Low
- 22°F
- Rain days
- 1/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Beijing (December, January, February) brings average highs of 39°F and lows of 22°F, with about 1 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 45/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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