Climate in Beijing

Beijing, China has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 14.3°C and the city receives roughly 650 mm of precipitation across 73 rainy days a year, with around 1952 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 28.5°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 0.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Beijing is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Beijing receives about 650 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 73 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Beijing sees an estimated 1952 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Beijing are Sep, Oct, May. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Beijing has a climate comfort score of 76/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Shanghai — Humid Continental, comfort 81/100
• Climate in Shenzhen — Humid Continental, comfort 75/100
• Climate in Seoul — Humid Subtropical, comfort 81/100