Beijing Weather Forecast
Beijing weather: 76°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Beijing
No snow is in the current forecast window for Beijing.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February and December.
16-day forecast for Beijing
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 87° / 76° | 100% · 1,2 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 72° | 78% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 70° | 22% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 68° | 59% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 66° | 2% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 69° | 2% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 67° | 4% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 70° | 6% | 3 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 68° | 4% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 68° | 3% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 69° | 4% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 69° | 10% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 69° | 12% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 70° | 10% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 69° | 12% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 88° / 71° | 11% | 10 mph | 6 |
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° | 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).
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 - 3 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 76°F (25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 1 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 7:08 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 26, 2026 at 7:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
