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Beijing Capital International Airport Travel Guide

Beijing Capital International Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 66°F now🕔 6:58 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June and September

Active alerts for Beijing Capital International Airport

⚠️Tue, Oct 13: heavy rain, 1,4 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

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

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Beijing Capital International Airport with clear. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 48°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 9°F above the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Beijing Capital International Airport today at 9.9/10. 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.

Map of Beijing Capital International Airport

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Beijing Capital International Airport right now

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66°F
Clear · feels like 62°F
Humidity33%
Wind2 mph SW
Gusts15 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover6%
Pressure1012 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality72 · Moderate
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset5:50 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 38%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:58 PM, Oct 5 local time.

⚠️Tue, Oct 13: heavy rain, 1,4 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 10

🌦️ 80° / 59°

Light drizzle · 10% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Oct 11

⛅ 83° / 58°

Partly cloudy · 10% rain · wind 4 mph

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 time6:58 PM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June and September
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Beijing Capital International Airport

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Beijing Capital International Airport.

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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★★
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★★
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, August and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 66°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 33% 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 6:58 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 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 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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