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Forbidden City 气候 and Average 天气

气候 of Forbidden City: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 28°C now🕔 6:50 PM local📅 Best: 四月, 五月, 六月 and 九月

气候 in Forbidden City month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月-6°1 mm★★☆☆☆
二月-4°3 mm★★★☆☆
三月15°12 mm★★★★
四月23°11°24 mm★★★★★
五月27°16°75 mm★★★★
六月33°21°56 mm★★★★
七月33°24°199 mm★★★☆☆
八月31°23°150 mm★★★★
九月27°17°48 mm★★★★
十月19°41 mm★★★★
十一月11°10 mm★★★☆☆
十二月-5°6 mm★★☆☆☆

气候 type: 大洲al. 来源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Forbidden City

高est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day40°C六月 22, 2025
Coldest night-15°C十二月 21, 2023
Wettest day88 mm八月 9, 2024

How Forbidden City compares,天气为nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Forbidden City.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties0 km14°Cabout the same625 mm
Beijing Capital International Airport25 km13°C1°C cooler715 mm
The Great Wall59 km11°C3°C cooler702 mm
Great Wall of China59 km11°C3°C cooler702 mm

最佳旅游时间 Forbidden City

Go in 四月, 五月, 六月 and 九月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 一月, 二月 and 十二月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

一月★★☆☆☆
二月★★★☆☆
三月★★★★
四月★★★★★
五月★★★★
六月★★★★
七月★★★☆☆
八月★★★★
九月★★★★
十月★★★★
十一月★★★☆☆
十二月★★☆☆☆

What this means for Forbidden City

Compared,天气为normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for 九月. The forecast high of 29°C is 2.3°C above the 27°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

雨 is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

旅行 and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 六月至八月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 30°C.

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • 周日glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 一月, 二月 and 十二月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

摘要

Forbidden City is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Forbidden City is a landmark known for the Ming and Qing imperial palace.

目前气温为28°C (83°F) in Forbidden City,天气为晴朗. 体感温度为28°C. 今天气温在17°C至29°C. 降水概率为0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - 极佳 — 现在适合出行.

最佳旅游时间是Forbidden City is 四月, 五月, 六月 and 九月. 气候为continental. 一月, 二月 and 十二月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 六月 is the warmest month,天气为average highs near 33°C, while 一月 is the coldest,天气为lows near -6°C.

The closest major airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 25 km away. Nearby highlights include Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, The Great Wall and Great Wall of China.

简单来说。 Today is slightly warmer than average for 九月. The forecast high of 29°C is 2.3°C above the 27°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 7 AM至10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Forbidden City today at 9.9/10. 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.

Quick facts about Forbidden City

类型Attraction
CityBeijing
国家中国
大洲亚洲
坐标39°54′58.7″N 116°23′49.9″E (39.9163, 116.3972)
Known forthe Ming and Qing imperial palace
当地时间6:50 PM (UTC+08:00)
Best months四月, 五月, 六月 and 九月
气候大洲al

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forbidden City?

Forbidden City is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Its coordinates are 39.9163, 116.3972. It lies in 亚洲.

What is the weather like in Forbidden City现在?

It is currently 28°C (83°F),天气为晴朗. 湿度 is 41% and wind is 11 km/h.

When is the best time至visit Forbidden City?

四月, 五月, 六月 and 九月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Forbidden City, which has a continental climate. 一月, 二月 and 十二月 are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Forbidden City in?

Forbidden City observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 6:50 PM.

What is the nearest airport至Forbidden City?

The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km away.

What are the top things至do in Forbidden City?

Popular options include Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, The Great Wall and Great Wall of China.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
预报 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空气质量 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
气候 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 九月 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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