Great Wall of China Weather Forecast
Great Wall of China weather: 50°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Great Wall of China is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Great Wall of China is a landmark known for the Mutianyu and Badaling sections.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Great Wall of China with mainly clear. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 36°F to 50°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Great Wall of China 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 The Great Wall, 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 50°F is 10.1°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Great Wall of China today at 9.8/10. 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 Great Wall of China right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:11 AM, Oct 29 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Great Wall of China
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 50° / 36° | 0% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 58° / 37° | 0% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 61° / 38° | 0% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 34° | 49% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 35° | 41% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 56° / 35° | 0% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 52° / 38° | 0% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 52° / 39° | 2% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 61° / 43° | 2% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 38° | 12% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 25° | 14% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 38° / 24° | 14% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 38° / 23° | 10% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 45° / 29° | 3% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 39° / 26° | 2% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 45° / 37° | 10% | 4 mph | 1 |
Climate in Great Wall of 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 | 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).
Weather map for Great Wall of China
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Air quality and pollen in Great Wall of 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 Great Wall of 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Wall of China?
Great Wall of China is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Its coordinates are 40.4319, 116.5704. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Great Wall of China right now?
It is currently 50°F (10°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 50% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Great Wall of China?
April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Wall of China, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Wall of China in?
Great Wall of China observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 5:11 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Great Wall of China?
The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 24 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Great Wall of China?
Popular options include The Great Wall, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and Forbidden City.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 29, 2026 at 5:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
