Beijing Weather Forecast
Beijing weather: 72°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Beijing is a city in China. Beijing is known for Forbidden City and the Great Wall. It has a population of about 21.5 million.
Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Beijing with clear sky. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 52°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Beijing 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 Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and The Great Wall.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 6.5°F above the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Beijing today at 10/10. 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.
Weather in Beijing right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:04 PM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Beijing
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 52° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 52° | 24% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 58° | 2% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 52° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 56° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 58° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 58° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 61° | 14% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 62° | 28% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 62° | 17% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 65° | 17% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 60° | 6% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 54° | 6% | 10 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 52° | 3% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 49° | 3% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 54° | 7% | 13 mph | 4 |
Climate in Beijing 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° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 81° | 64° | 0,8 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 Beijing
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Air quality and pollen in Beijing
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 Beijing
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 airport in Beijing
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Beijing
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Beijing
2 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Explore Beijing
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Beijing?
Beijing is a city in China. Its coordinates are 39.9042, 116.4074. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Beijing right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 32% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Beijing, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 3:04 PM.
How many people live in Beijing?
Beijing has a population of approximately 21.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Beijing?
The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 16 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Beijing?
Popular options include Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and The Great Wall.
What places are in Beijing?
Beijing covers 5 places in this atlas, including Beijing Capital International Airport, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and The Great Wall.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 October 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
