Beijing Climate

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Beijing's climate is defined as "continental monsoon." The four seasons are distinctly recognizable. Spring and autumn is the best time to be in Beijing, particularly in the months of April, May, September and October. Autumn is considered to be the best time to visit Beijing as the skies are clear and the weather is very comfortable. The four seasons are very clear in Beijing with a temperate spring, rainy summer, clear autumn, and a cold, snowy winter. The average temperature throughout the year is 11.8⁰. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of -4.6⁰ and the hottest month is July at an average temperature of 26.1⁰. Unfortunately, spring and autumn are shorter than summer and winter. Although winter is technically longer, that should not keep you from travelling to Beijing as indoor heating is widely available. Nevertheless, as the indoor/outdoor temperature difference is rather large, travelers should be prepared with warm clothing and a thick coat is recommended for the colder months of the year. In winter, off-season discounts are to be had as well.

The average precipitation in a year is 644 mm. The frost-free period is 180-days.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temperature (Celsius)	-4.6	-2.2	4.5	13.1	19.8	24.0	25.8	24.4	19.4	12.4	4.1	-2.7
Rainfall (cm)	3.0	7.4	8.6	19.4	33.1	77.8	192.5	212.3	57.0	24.0	6.6	2.6
Days of rainfall	2.0	3.1	4.1	4.6	5.9	9.7	14.1	13.2	6.8	5.0	3.7	1.6

Detailed information about the Average, Maximun and Minimum Temperatures and the rainfall in Beijing.

Average Data	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June

Average High (F)	33/36	38/42	50/54	67/70	78/82	86/89

Average High (C)	1/3	3/5	10/12	19/21	26/28	30/32

Average Low (F)	13/17	18/21	29/33	43/46	54/58	63/67

Average Low (C)	-10/-8	-8/-6	-2/0	6/8	12/14	17/19

Max (F)	54	64	82	90	99	104

Max (C)	12.2	17.8	27.8	32.2	37.2	40.0

Min (F)	1	5	19	30	39	48

Min (C)	-17.2	-15	-7.2	-1.1	3.9	8.9

Rain (in)	0.1/0.2	0.2/0.3	0.3/0.4	0.8/0.9	1.4/1.5	2.9/3

Rain (mm)	<5	5/10	5/10	20/25	35/40	75/80

Average Data	July	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Average High (F)	87/90	84/88	77/81	66/69	49/52	36/40

Average High (C)	30/32	29/31	25/27	19/21	9/11	2/4

Average Low (F)	69/73	67/71	56/60	43/46	29/33	18/21

Average Low (C)	21/23	20/22	13/15	6/8	-2/0	-8/-6

Max (F)	104	107	92	84	75	66

Max (C)	40.0	41.7	33.3	28.9	23.9	18.9

Min (F)	63	54	36	28	10	6

Min (C)	17.2	12.2	2.2	-2.2	-12.2	-14.4

Rain (in)	8.0/8.1	7.1/7.2	<0.1	0.6/0.7	0.3/0.4	0.1/0.2

Rain (mm)	205/210	180/185	<5	15/20	5/10	<5

Spring lasts 65 days from April 01 to June 04;
Summer lasts 95 days from June 05 to Spetember 07;
Autumn lasts 45 days from September 08 to October 22;
and Winter lasts 160 days from October 23 to March 31 of the following year.

Beijing is dry and windy in spring hot and rainy in summer pretty and transient in autumn, and cold and clear in winter.

Tips for Travelers

Best season to visit Beijing: Summer (June to August) is considered peak season, when hotels typically raise their rates and the Great Wall nearly collapses under the weight of marching tourists. The autumn months between September and November have the best weather and fewer tourists. Spring is less pleasant - not many tourists but lots of wind and dust. In winter, you'll have Beijing to yourself and many hotels offer substantial discounts - just remember it's an ice box outside. Everything is chock-a-block during the Chinese New Year (usually in January or February).

Clothes for traveling: In autumn, jeans and a sweater are usually enough. In the warmer months, T-shirts and light pants or shorts are the best bet. In the colder months, it is wise to dress in layers: long underwear and jeans, shirt, sweater and down jacket. If you want to go local, you can buy a thick cotton army coat (jun da yi) for less than 100 yuan (12 bucks). Rain gear is necessary, especially during the summer months.

Avoid Peak Holidays : It is not a good idea to travel in China during Chinese holidays when it is the time Chinese people are traveling around. The most hottest three national holidays in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usu. in late Jan or early Feb.), International Labor Day (May1 to 7)and National Day(Oct 1 - 7). Spring Festival is an especially Crowded time to travel. The advantage of being in China at this time is that you will get the opportunity to experience "first hand" the significance of these celebrations in Chinese culture.

Others Tips: An umbrella should be taken with in case the unexpected rainfall especially in summer. Sun glass and sun cream are needed to protect yourself from being hurt.