Beijing Climate

Beijing has a continental climate with four distinctive seasons, long, hot summers and long dry, cold winters. Spring and autumn which are extremely short have beautiful weather, warm and dry, except that there is the possibility of sandstorm in March and April. The summer rain falls during July and August making everything fresh, and July is usually the hottest month with temperatures in the low 30's. Autumn is definitely the golden season, cool and comfortable. Winter is cold and very dry with little snow (remember your moisturizer!). Winter is usually from November through to February, with January being the coldest month.

Generally speaking, the best time to visit Beijing is May, September and October as the temperatures are mild with light breezes and the sky is blue. But, at the same time, winter puts a special charm on this city.