Weather in Beijing

Beijing has a humid continental climate with distinct four seasons.

Spring (March to May) sees temperatures climb steadily to 20°C (68°F) in May. The city is at its best in April and May when the sun is out and the mercury isn't overbearing.

Summer (June to August) is hot and humid. The searing heat of summer can make sightseeing tortuous when the temperatures rise above 30°C (86°F) and busy pavements make it feel hotter still. July and August are also the wettest months. Pack an umbrella with you - it can shield you from the sun and also protect you when it rains.

Autumn (September to November) is marked by crisp, sunny days accompanied by tree leaves turning red and gold. This is also a good time to visit Beijing.

Winter (December to February) is cold. The biting winds can be extreme as temperatures drop below zero.

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	Sunny	Sunny skies	26 °C	2 e	0-20% 1014 mb good
Monday	Sunny	Sunny skies	25 °C	6 e	0-20% 1014 mb good
Tuesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	25 °C	7 nw	0-20% 1014 mb good
Wednesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	25 °C	10 ssw	0-20% 1014 mb good
Thursday	Sunny	Sunny skies	25 °C	16 nw	0-20% 1014 mb good
Friday	Sunny	Sunny skies	25 °C	10 nw	0-20% 1014 mb good
Saturday	Sunny	Sunny skies	25 °C	8 ssw	0-20% 1014 mb good

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Last updated: 2024-09-04 13:16:46
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Symbols indicate the predominant weather for the day in question, calculated based on a weighting of different types of weather. So if a day is forecast to be sunny with the possibility of a brief shower, then we will see a sunny or partly cloudy symbol rather than a rain cloud.

The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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