Beijing Weather Forecast
Beijing weather: 82°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Beijing?
Yes - rain is likely in Beijing today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (2,5 in against a typical 1,3 in).
16-day forecast for Beijing
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 87° / 74° | 100% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 88° / 76° | 98% · 0,8 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 77° / 73° | 67% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 67° | 71% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 64° | 80% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 66° | 2% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 70° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 68° | 2% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 69° | 5% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 69° | 6% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 69° | 2% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 69° | 19% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 73° | 20% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 71° | 14% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 68° | 19% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light rain | 73° / 62° | 19% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 1 |
What this means for Beijing
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 1,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 87°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 82°F (28°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 0 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 4:21 AM.
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 August 25, 2026 at 4:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
