Beijing
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Beijing month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Beijing are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low -7°C), and July the wettest (about 243 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3 | -7.2 | 2 | 8.1 |
| February | 6.0 | -5.0 | 7 | 8.7 |
| March | 15.0 | 1.4 | 10 | 9.6 |
| April | 22.2 | 8.8 | 19 | 9.6 |
| May | 27.8 | 14.9 | 33 | 9.9 |
| June | 32.7 | 20.7 | 64 | 10.2 |
| July | 31.8 | 23.1 | 243 | 8.7 |
| August | 29.9 | 21.6 | 163 | 8.9 |
| September | 26.8 | 16.5 | 52 | 9.1 |
| October | 18.2 | 7.9 | 37 | 7.7 |
| November | 10.1 | 0.1 | 15 | 7.6 |
| December | 2.9 | -6.2 | 3 | 7.8 |
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People and places shaping Beijing
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Research updated Monday, August 24, 2026Past and future events in Beijing
Upcoming
- 2027 World Athletics Championships
Wikidata records Beijing as the event location. 21st edition of the World Athletics Championships.
- Water polo at the 2029 World Aquatics Championships – Men's tournament
Wikidata records Beijing as the event location. Men's world championship.
Previously
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Sources checked (25)
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01 · OverviewBeijing, in brief
Beijing, previously romanized as Peking, is the capital city of China. With more than 21.8 million residents, it is the world's most populous national capital city, as well as China's second-largest city by urban area, after Shanghai. It is located in Northern China and is governed as a provincial-level direct-administered municipality with 16 municipal districts. Beijing is mostly surrounded by Hebei Province and neighbors Tianjin Municipality to the southeast; together, the three divisions form the Jing-Jin-Ji cluster.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beijing
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Beijing located and what are its coordinates?
Beijing is situated in China at geographic coordinates 39.9075, 116.3972 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Beijing?
Beijing has a recorded population of approximately 18,960,744 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Beijing?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Beijing include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Beijing?
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