China Weather Forecast
China weather: 93°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
China is a country in Asia. China is a country in Asia with its capital at Beijing. It has a population of about 1.41 billion. The capital is Beijing.
Right now it is 93°F (34°C) in China with clear sky. It feels like 98°F. Today runs from 74°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 57%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit China 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 Jiuzhaigou Valley, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China and Terracotta Army.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 7.2°F above the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in China today at 8.2/10. 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.
Active alerts for China
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in China right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:42 PM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for China
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light showers | 94° / 74° | 57% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 76° | 73% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 94° / 78° | 27% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 91° / 77° | 33% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 88° / 78° | 51% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 81° / 70° | 59% · 1,3 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 70° | 89% · 0,8 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 69° | 55% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 70° | 25% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 69° | 18% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 68° | 6% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 68° | 4% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 67° | 6% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 68° | 8% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 68° | 12% | 3 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 69° | 16% | 7 mph | 6 |
Climate in 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 | 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° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 80° | 63° | 1,9 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).
Weather map for China
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in China
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit China
Go in April, May, June and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in China
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by national park in China
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in China
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in China
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by river in China
2 rivers mapped in this atlas
Explore China
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is China?
China is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 39.9042, 116.4074. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in China right now?
It is currently 93°F (34°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 47% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit China?
April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in China, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is China in?
China observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 5:42 PM.
How many people live in China?
China has a population of approximately 1.41 billion.
What is the nearest airport to China?
The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 16 mi away and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 677 mi away.
What are the top things to do in China?
Popular options include Jiuzhaigou Valley, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Terracotta Army, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.
What places are in China?
China covers 7 places in this atlas, including Beijing, Jiuzhaigou Valley, Shanghai, Terracotta Army, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and Yangtze River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 August 21, 2026 at 5:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
