Geography of The Great Wall
Geography of The Great Wall: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of The Great Wall
Great Wall of China 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)
Quick facts about The Great Wall
Summary
The Great Wall is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Beijing. The Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Ming defensive fortifications.
Right now it is 42°F (6°C) in The Great Wall with clear sky. It feels like 31°F. Today runs from 36°F to 51°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit The Great Wall 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 Great Wall of China, 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 51°F is 9.7°F below the 60°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 The Great Wall today at 10/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in The Great Wall 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 The Great Wall?
The Great Wall is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Beijing. Its coordinates are 40.4319, 116.5704. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in The Great Wall right now?
It is currently 42°F (6°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 25% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit The Great Wall?
April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in The Great Wall, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is The Great Wall in?
The Great Wall observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 8:41 PM.
What is the nearest airport to The Great Wall?
The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 24 mi away.
What are the top things to do in The Great Wall?
Popular options include Great Wall of China, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and Forbidden City.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 8:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
