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Geography of Beijing Capital International Airport

Geography of Beijing Capital International Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 51°F now🕔 5:27 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June and September

Geography of Beijing Capital International Airport

Latitude40.0799
Longitude116.6031
HemisphereNorthern

Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is 16 mi to the south-west, Forbidden City is 16 mi to the south-west, The Great Wall is 24 mi to the north and Great Wall of China is 24 mi to the north.

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Coordinates: 40°4′47.6″N 116°36′11.2″E (40.0799, 116.6031)

Quick facts about Beijing Capital International Airport

TypeAirport
CityBeijing
CountryChina
ContinentAsia
Coordinates40°4′47.6″N 116°36′11.2″E (40.0799, 116.6031)
IATA codePEK
Local time5:27 AM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June and September
ClimateContinental

Summary

Beijing Capital International Airport is an airport in Beijing. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in Beijing Capital International Airport with mainly clear. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 33°F to 57°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - 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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 57°F is 8.1°F below the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Beijing Capital International Airport today at 9.9/10. Overnight lows near 33°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Beijing Capital International Airport month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January36°20°0,0 in★★☆☆☆
February43°24°0,1 in★★★☆☆
March58°34°0,4 in★★★★☆
April73°48°1,1 in★★★★★
May81°58°3,1 in★★★★☆
June90°67°2,8 in★★★★☆
July89°73°9,1 in★★★☆☆
August86°72°9,7 in★★★☆☆
September80°61°1,0 in★★★★★
October65°46°1,5 in★★★★☆
November52°33°0,4 in★★★☆☆
December37°22°0,2 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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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 51°F (11°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 66% and wind is 2 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 5:27 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 29, 2026 at 5:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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