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.
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.