Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Beijing
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Beijing are April, October, September — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is April, May, September, October. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Beijing (49 m elevation).
Month by month
Beijing weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4°C / 36°F | 0.7 | 7 | |
| February | 6.3°C / 43°F | 1.8 | 17 | |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 3.3 | 63 | Shoulder |
| April | 21.7°C / 71°F | 3 | 93 | Best |
| May | 27.5°C / 82°F | 4 | 81 | |
| June | 32.9°C / 91°F | 4.8 | 49 | |
| July | 31.6°C / 89°F | 12.2 | 48 | |
| August | 29.8°C / 86°F | 10.3 | 60 | Shoulder |
| September | 26.3°C / 79°F | 6.2 | 82 | Best |
| October | 18.6°C / 65°F | 3.3 | 83 | Best |
| November | 10.4°C / 51°F | 2.5 | 36 | |
| December | 2.5°C / 37°F | 0.7 | 7 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Beijing month by month
Beijing's comfort score peaks in April at 93, with an average high of 21.7°C and just 3 wet days, ahead of October's 82.9 and September's 81.9. Summer (June–August) brings the heaviest rainfall, 4.8–12.2 wet days a month, and comfort drops to 47.9–59.7 despite the year's hottest temperatures, up to 32.9°C in June. Winter (December–February) is severe and dry: highs of 2.4–6.3°C and comfort scores of just 7.2–17.2, with wet-day counts near zero.
FAQ
Beijing timing questions
What is the best month to visit Beijing?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are April, October, and September, with April scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is April, May, September, and October, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Beijing?
June, with an average daily high of 32.9°C (91°F).
What is the rainiest month in Beijing?
July, averaging 12.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Beijing?
March and August — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Why does Beijing's comfort score drop in summer despite the warmest temperatures?
June through August brings 4.8–12.2 wet days a month, and comfort falls to 47.9–59.7 even though June's 32.9°C is the year's hottest — humidity and rain outweigh the heat itself.
What is Beijing's single best month for weather?
April, with an average high of 21.7°C, just 3 wet days, and a comfort score of 93 — the highest measured for any month.