Best Time to Visit Beijing Capital International Airport
Best time to visit Beijing Capital International Airport: April, May, June and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Beijing Capital International Airport
Go in April, May, June and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, August and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Beijing Capital International Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 20° | 0,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 43° | 24° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 58° | 34° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 73° | 48° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 81° | 58° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 90° | 67° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 73° | 9,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 86° | 72° | 9,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 80° | 61° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 65° | 46° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 33° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 22° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Beijing Capital International Airport compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Beijing Capital International Airport.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties | 16 mi | 57°F | +33°F warmer | 26 in |
| Forbidden City | 16 mi | 57°F | +33°F warmer | 26 in |
| The Great Wall | 24 mi | 52°F | 36°F cooler | 29 in |
| Great Wall of China | 24 mi | 52°F | 36°F cooler | 29 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 63°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, August and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Beijing Capital International Airport is an airport in Beijing. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Beijing Capital International Airport with clear sky. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 48°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Beijing Capital International Airport is April, May, June and September. The climate is continental. January, August and December tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 20°F.
Nearby highlights include Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Forbidden City, The Great Wall and Great Wall of China.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 4°F above the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Beijing Capital International Airport today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Beijing Capital International Airport right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:13 PM, Oct 2 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 71° / 50°
Light drizzle · 24% rain · wind 14 mph
☁️ 66° / 55°
Overcast · 2% rain · wind 17 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Beijing Capital International Airport?
Beijing Capital International Airport is an airport in Beijing. Its coordinates are 40.0799, 116.6031. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Beijing Capital International Airport right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 38% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Beijing Capital International Airport?
April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Beijing Capital International Airport, which has a continental climate. January, August and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Beijing Capital International Airport in?
Beijing Capital International Airport observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 2:13 PM.
What are the top things to do in Beijing Capital International Airport?
Popular options include Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Forbidden City, The Great Wall and Great Wall of China.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
