Climate and Weather Charts
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
(Beijing, China)
Beijing features a continental climate and lies on the northeastern side of China, close to both the shoreline and the Yellow Sea. Changeable weather can be expected throughout much of the year in Beijing, with wet, hot summers and cold winters.
The summer climate in Beijing regularly averages 30°C / 86°F, with temperatures climbing considerably higher on the hottest days. Beijing's summer season can feel humid and sticky at times, although the warm evenings are particularly pleasant.
Winters in Beijing are extremely dry, with very little rain. Temperatures between December and February hover at around 3°C / 37°F by day, dropping sharply at night, when frosts are widespread. The beginning of the year in Beijing can also often experience dusty winds at times. Average annual daytime temperatures in Beijing are around 18°C / 64°F.
Climate Description: Continental climate
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) Location: Northern Hemisphere, China
Annual High / Low Daytime Temperatures at Beijing: 31°C / 1°C (88°F / 34°F)
Average Daily January Temperature: 1°C / 34°F
Average Daily June Temperature: 30°C / 86°F
Annual Rainfall / Precipication Beijing at Airport (PEK): 631 mm / 25 inches
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK):
Climate and Weather Charts
Temperature Chart |
| Temperatures |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Average |
Maximum
Celcius (°C) |
1 |
6 |
12 |
20 |
26 |
30 |
31 |
30 |
26 |
18 |
10 |
3 |
18 |
Minimum
Celcius (°C) |
-9 |
-6 |
0 |
7 |
12 |
18 |
22 |
20 |
14 |
7 |
-1 |
-6 |
7 |
Maximum
Fahrenheit (°F) |
34 |
43 |
54 |
68 |
79 |
86 |
88 |
86 |
79 |
64 |
50 |
37 |
64 |
Minimum
Fahrenheit (°F) |
16 |
21 |
32 |
45 |
54 |
64 |
72 |
68 |
57 |
45 |
30 |
21 |
44 |
Rainfall / Precipitation Chart |
| Rainfall |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Total |
| Rainfall (mm) |
5 |
5 |
8 |
18 |
33 |
79 |
224 |
170 |
58 |
18 |
10 |
3 |
631 |
| Rainfall (inches) |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0.7 |
1.3 |
3.1 |
8.8 |
6.7 |
2.3 |
0.7 |
0.4 |
0.1 |
25 |
| Beijing Days of Rain |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
6 |
4 |
1 |
|
51 |
Snowfall Chart |
| Snowfall |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Total |
| Beijing (Days of Snow) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
Seasonal Chart |
| Seasons |
Average
Temp
(Max °C) |
Average
Temp
(Min °C) |
Average
Temp
(Max °F) |
Average
Temp
(Min °F) |
Total
Rainfall
(mm) |
Total
Rainfall
(inches) |
| Mar to May (Spring) |
19 |
6 |
67 |
44 |
59 |
2 |
| Jun to Aug (Summer) |
30 |
20 |
87 |
68 |
473 |
19 |
| Sept to Nov (Autumn / Fall) |
18 |
7 |
64 |
44 |
86 |
3 |
| Dec to Feb (Winter) |
3 |
-7 |
38 |
19 |
13 |
1 |
