Geography of Forbidden City
Geography of Forbidden City: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Forbidden City
Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is 0 mi to the north, Beijing Capital International Airport is 16 mi to the north-east, The Great Wall is 37 mi to the north and Great Wall of China is 37 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 39°54′58.7″N 116°23′49.9″E (39.9163, 116.3972)
Quick facts about Forbidden City
Summary
Forbidden City is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Forbidden City is a landmark known for the Ming and Qing imperial palace.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Forbidden City with clear sky. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 44°F to 57°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Forbidden City is April, May, June and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 16 mi away. Nearby highlights include Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, The Great Wall and Great Wall of China.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 57°F is 8.3°F below 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 Forbidden City 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.
Climate in Forbidden City 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° | 21° | 0,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 43° | 25° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 37° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 73° | 51° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 81° | 61° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 91° | 70° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 91° | 75° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 73° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 81° | 64° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 65° | 48° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 35° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 23° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Forbidden City?
Forbidden City is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Its coordinates are 39.9163, 116.3972. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Forbidden City right now?
It is currently 50°F (10°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 32% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Forbidden City?
April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Forbidden City, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Forbidden City in?
Forbidden City observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 9:59 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Forbidden City?
The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 16 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Forbidden City?
Popular options include Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, The Great Wall and Great Wall of China.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 27, 2026 at 9:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
