Beijing, China Weather
Beijing hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 87°F (31°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 86°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Beijing weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Beijing looks smoky haze, with a high of 91° and an overnight low of 72°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Beijing 14-day forecast
About the weather in Beijing
Weather in Beijing is shaped by its humid continental climate - expect warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. July afternoons typically reach 89°F (32°C), while January highs hover near 36°F (2°C). Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches (628 mm) over about 58 rainy days.
Beijing weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 36°F (2°C)
- Record high: 107°F (42°C) · Record low: -4°F (-20°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (10.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 3 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 73°F (23°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 36°F (2°C) and lows around 20°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 107°F (42°C) and dropped as low as -4°F (-20°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.2 inches (233 mm) of rain over 14 days, while January is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 3 days in a typical year, mostly from February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Beijing is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); rain falls on about 11 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Beijing is hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (31°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Beijing is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Beijing brings deep cold, with daytime highs averaging 39°F (4°C) and nights around 21°F (-6°C); precipitation is infrequent. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Beijing by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 20° | 0 | 0.1 in | 8.2 h/day | 39% |
| February | 43° | 23° | 2 | 0.3 in | 8.7 h/day | 42% |
| March | 59° | 33° | 3 | 0.4 in | 9.8 h/day | 42% |
| April | 72° | 47° | 3 | 0.8 in | 9.7 h/day | 39% |
| May | 83° | 58° | 5 | 1.1 in | 10.1 h/day | 42% |
| June | 91° | 68° | 6 | 2.2 in | 10.3 h/day | 49% |
| July | 89° | 73° | 14 | 9.2 in | 8.8 h/day | 71% |
| August | 86° | 70° | 12 | 6.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 75% |
| September | 80° | 61° | 6 | 2.3 in | 9.1 h/day | 65% |
| October | 65° | 46° | 4 | 1.2 in | 7.9 h/day | 59% |
| November | 49° | 32° | 3 | 0.8 in | 7.3 h/day | 57% |
| December | 37° | 21° | 1 | 0.1 in | 7.9 h/day | 43% |