Beijing Weather Forecast
Beijing weather: 85°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Beijing
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
11 dry days, 1 day above 90°F and humidity at 77%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Heavy haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Beijing
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long. |
|---|---|
| Heat stress | The heat index is 96°F, higher than the air temperature because humidity is 77%. Sweat evaporates slowly, so drink before you feel thirsty and take shade breaks. |
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
| Air quality | Everyone may begin to feel effects; limit prolonged outdoor activity. |
Active alerts for Beijing
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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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 85°F (30°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 2 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 11:56 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 11:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
