Best time to visit Beijing
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Beijing
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - 2
Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options - 3
Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options - 4
Private Half-Day Mutianyu Great Wall Tour including Round Way Cable Car or Toboggan - 5
2-Day Private Classic Beijing City Sightseeing Tour Package - 6
Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride - 7
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - 8
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Chairlift Up & Down or Toboggan Down - 9
Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour - 10
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver - 11
Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling - 12
Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights - 13
Beijing Private Tour:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall and Panda House - 14
3-Day All-Inclusive Beijing Private Tour: Top Sights+Peking Duck - 15
Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City - 16
Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing - 17
Beijing Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Panda House and Summer Palace - 18
Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights - 19
Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - 20
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide) - 21
Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights - 22
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants - 23
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service) - 24
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs - 25
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS) - 26
Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour - 27
Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - 28
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Beijing (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Beijing's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -7–2 | -3 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 32% | 17 | 185 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | -4–6 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 34% | 17 | 175 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 1–15 | 10 | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 30% | 21 | 214 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 8–22 | 17 | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 26% | 23 | 209 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 14–28 | 25 | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 31% | 23 | 222 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 20–33 | 32 | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 36% | 21 | 225 | 6 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jul | 22–32 | 35 | 15 | 180 | 12.0 | 59% | 16 | 202 | 6 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 21–30 | 33 | 12 | 123 | 10.3 | 63% | 15 | 210 | 5 | Busy | 4 |
| Sep | 16–26 | 27 | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 55% | 15 | 197 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 8–19 | 16 | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 46% | 16 | 186 | 3 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 1–11 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 45% | 17 | 164 | 2 | Peak | 7 |
| Dec | -6–3 | -3 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 30% | 16 | 178 | 1 | Busy | 6 |
UV Index in Beijing by Month
UV index in Beijing peaks at 6 (high) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
9/1016–26°C · 7 rain days (72h) · 197 sun hours · 55% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
May
9/1014–28°C (feels 25°C) · 5 rain days (41h) · 222 sun hours · 31% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
9/108–19°C (feels 16°C) · 4 rain days (38h) · 186 sun hours · 46% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/10-7–2°C (feels -3°C) · 1 rain days (10h) · 185 sun hours · 32% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/10-4–6°C (feels 1°C) · 3 rain days (29h) · 175 sun hours · 34% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
7/101–15°C (feels 10°C) · 4 rain days (30h) · 214 sun hours · 30% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
8/108–22°C (feels 17°C) · 3 rain days (33h) · 209 sun hours · 26% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
5/1020–33°C · 6 rain days (55h) · 225 sun hours · 36% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
2/1022–32°C (feels 35°C) · 15 rain days (180h) · 202 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
4/1021–30°C (feels 33°C) · 12 rain days (123h) · 210 sun hours · 63% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
November
7/101–11°C (feels 6°C) · 3 rain days (33h) · 164 sun hours · 45% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
6/10-6–3°C (feels -3°C) · 1 rain days (13h) · 178 sun hours · 30% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
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Frequently asked questions about visiting Beijing
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–26°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, May, October.
What is the worst time to visit Beijing?
July is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 22–32°C (15 rainy days).
Is Beijing too hot in summer?
3 months (June, July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Beijing?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Beijing have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 4) and October (climate 9/10, crowd index 46) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Beijing by month?
UV peaks at 6 (high) in June and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 6, Jul 6, Aug 5, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Beijing in June?
June is the peak UV month in Beijing, with a daily-peak UV index of 6 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Beijing on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Beijing bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is January with a typical-day mean of 111 µg/m³ (hazardous); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 190 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.