Beijing Weather
Beijing has a humid continental climate with hot humid summers and cold dry winters.
Average annual rainfall is only about 60cm, and most of this falls in July and August (20cm each), with virtually no precipitation in winter. The average July high is 29ºC and the average January low is -6ºC.
The winter climate is due to Siberian air masses that move southward across the Mongolian Plateau. The summers are hot owing to warm and humid monsoon winds from the southeast, bringing Beijing most of its annual precipitation.
Tips for Travelers
The best season to visit Beijing is probably autumn. Summer (June to August) is considered peak season, when hotels typically raise their rates and the Great Wall nearly collapses under the weight of marching tourists. Autumn months (September to November) have the best weather and fewer tourists. Spring is less pleasant - not many tourists but lots of wind and dust (northwesterly winds blow in masses of fine loess from Mongolia). In winter, you'll have Beijing to yourself and many hotels offer substantial discounts - just remember it's an ice box outside. Everything is chock-a-block during the Chinese New Year (in January or February). Have a look at our top 10 Beijing tours and choose your time of travel.
Clothes for traveling: In spring and autumn, jeans and a sweater are usually enough. In the warmer months, T-shirts and light pants or shorts are the best bet. In the colder months, it is wise to dress in layers: long underwear and jeans, shirt, sweater and down jacket. If you want to go local, you can buy a thick cotton army coat (jun da yi) for less than 100 yuan. Rain gear is necessary, especially during the summer months.
Others Tips: An umbrella should be taken in case there is unexpected rain, especially in summer. Sunglasses and sun cream are recommended in the summer.
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