Beijing Weather & Seasons - Best Time to Visit Beijing

Spring is a windy and dry season when the temperatures rise quickly day by day and vary greatly between day and night. The average temperature in spring is from 3°C/37°F to 13°C/55°F. It's still cold and dry in the early morning or at night. In early spring, sandstorm may hit Beijing frequently.>>Learn More about Beijing Spring Travel

What to Wear

It is recommended to wear windbreakers, jackets, sweaters, and other clothes to keep warm. In spring, The AQI is occasionally over 100 because of the sandstorm and more pollen in the air. It is suggested to wear a mask when you have an outdoor activity.

Seasonal Activities

Kite flying in parks or Tian’anmen Square is the most popular local activities in springtime. Hike Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall and Jinshanling Great Wall to see the spring flowers. Vibrant sceneries of Ming Tombs will please your mind. In Temple of Heaven, you can appreciate the blooming lilac during middle April. You can also go to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival of Yuyuantan Park. Besides, fresh fruits and vegetables picking-up in local farms are also choices for you Beijing tour in spring.

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Beijing in Spring

Summer lasts about 120 days from May to September, which is quite hot and humid. The average temperatures of June, July and August are always above 30 centigrade, with the extremely high temperature often showing in June. July is usually the hottest month in Beijing. It is also rainy in Summer, covering about 70% yearly precipitation. Heavy rainstorms may occur on sunny afternoons. So when you visit Beijing in summer time, prepare for protect yourself from UV as well as the rain.>>Learn More about Beijing Summer Travel

What to Wear

It is recommended to wear cotton and linen shirts, thin skirts, thin T-shirts and other breathable clothes. It rains more often, and it is suggested to take an umbrella with you.

Seasonal Activities

To visit Chengde Mountain Resort if your time permits. It was used to be the royal summer resort in Qing Dynasty. You can also go to the Water Cube to swim in the Olympic sized pool. There is also a huge indoor water park section for your kids. Besides, you can get up early to admire the flag rising ceremony at Tiananmen Square where many people gather to express their deep patriotism.

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Beijing in Summer

The average temperature in autumn is from 15°C/59°F to 25°C/77°F. It is the best time to visit Beijing for it is the most beautiful and pleasant season, especially from the mid-September to mid-November, when there is plenty of sunshine and cooler temperatures. Days become shorter and cooler as rainfall increases. Early frost often shows in Autumn.>>Learn More about Beijing Autumn Travel

What to Wear

It is recommended to wear shirts, long skirts and thin sweaters, windbreakers, casual clothes, jackets, suits, etc.

Seasonal Activities

Autumn is the best time to see the red maples in Beijing. You can not only go to enjoy the magnificent Forbidden City light by the sunshine, marvel at the shining red leaves in great walls likeBadaling, Mutianyu and Jinshanling, etc. but also visit the sacred and grand Temple of Heaven under the clear blue sky in Beijing city center, take a rickshaw to visit various kinds of Hutongs in Beijing. Moreover, Ming Tombs are splendid with the golden yellow foliage and beautiful views, and you can catch great pictures there.

Recommended Beijing Tour in Autumn

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Beijing in Autumn

Winter in Beijing is long and cold, with the highest and lowest average temperatures being 5 °C/41°F and -5°C/23°F from December to February. It is very cold and dry, and you might need drink more water and avoid doing outdoor activities for too long.>>Learn More about Beijing Winter Travel

What to Wear

It is recommended to wear overcoats, sweaters, winter coat, woolen jacket, gloves, down jacket and scarfs to keep warm.

Seasonal Activities

During Winter, you could go to see the breathtaking view of the Forbidden City that is decorated with the pure snow. Besides, skiing and hot springs are the most popular activities in winter Beijing. Also, you can wander along different Beijing Hutongs to enjoy the interest of the alleys and experience life in this ancient city. And in February, you can join in the locals to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year, which is the most important festival for all Chinese.

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Beijing in Winter

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