Geography of Great Wall of China
Geography of Great Wall of China: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Great Wall of China
The Great Wall is 0 mi to the north, Beijing Capital International Airport is 24 mi to the south, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is 37 mi to the south and Forbidden City is 37 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 40°25′54.8″N 116°34′13.4″E (40.4319, 116.5704)
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Summary
Great Wall of China is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Great Wall of China is a landmark known for the Mutianyu and Badaling sections.
Right now it is 49°F (10°C) in Great Wall of China with overcast. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 47°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Great Wall of China is April, May, June and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.
The closest major airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 24 mi away. Nearby highlights include The Great Wall, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and Forbidden City.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 8.8°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Wall of China today at 9.9/10. Visibility is down to 2,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Great Wall of China 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 | 32° | 17° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 21° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 33° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 66° | 45° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 55° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 64° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 70° | 8,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 80° | 68° | 8,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 73° | 59° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 60° | 46° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 32° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 33° | 20° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Wall of China?
Great Wall of China is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Its coordinates are 40.4319, 116.5704. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Great Wall of China right now?
It is currently 49°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Great Wall of China?
April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Wall of China, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Wall of China in?
Great Wall of China observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 4:42 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Great Wall of China?
The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 24 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Great Wall of China?
Popular options include The Great Wall, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and Forbidden City.
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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 26, 2026 at 4:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
