The best time to travel in Beijing is in spring and autumn, especially the late March to May, and September to mid-October. If your travel time is flexible, we would highly recommend you to visit Beijing and China from late March to May or September to mid-October. And it is also recommended that you avoid the public holidays in China to visit Beijing(including Labor Day holiday, National Day holiday, summer and winter vacations of schools), when Beijing will be crowded with domestic tourists.
Travel to Beijing in Spring - Comfortable Season
Spring (March to May) in Beijing is always short. When you prepare to enjoy a beautiful and comfortable spring after enduring the long winter of Beijing, you always come to realize that spring is almost gone and summer is coming. The climate in early spring could be dry, warm and cloudy. But you still need to bring cotton-padded jacket, coat, or long-sleeved clothes, as the weather changes quite fast.
Top things to Do in Spring: Hiking for the Blossoming of Flowers
Hiking for fresh air is a good choice if you plan to travel to Beijing in spring, destination in the following can be arranged in your Beijing spring hiking tour:
Beijing Botanical Garden – breathing fresh air as well as appreciating spring flower blossoms
Beijing Yuyuantan Park – it is famous for cherry blossom.
Mutianyu Great Wall – one of the top choices in Beijing tour.
Stroll through hutongs adorned with spring flowers.
Best Spring Beijing Family Tour Recommended to you
Travel to Beijing in Summer - the Hottest Season
Summer (June to August) is considered as the peak season, when hotels typically raise their rates and the Great Wall groans under the weight of marching tourists. As you know, June and August is during summer holiday for students. You will see a lot of students group in Forbidden city and the Great Wall.
Top things to Do in Summer: Get Rid of the Summer Heat at Parks or Chengde around Beijing
The sites in summer should consider about to get rid of the summer heat. So the place we recommend that includes the
Summer Palace,
Houhai area, Beihai Park. If you want to take excursion outside Beijing, you can visit the
Mountain Resort in Chengde.
Best Summer Tour Recommended to you
Travel to Beijing in Autumn - the Most Comfortable and Beautiful Season
The Autumn months between September and November have the best weather and most comfortable temperature which is the best time to visit Beijing. Without the disturbance of summer heat and winter coldness, people can always enjoy a most comfortable autumn to breath the clean air here, look out the blue sky and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities. What's more, the autumn color will make the city more attractive than usual. Autumn is also the season that suits for hiking.
Top things to Do in Autumn: Admire the Autumn Foliage and Enjoy Outdoor Activities
Visit Xiangshan (Fragrant Hills) and Olympic Park for breathtaking autumn foliage.
Enjoy outdoor activities and explore historical sites like the Forbidden City, The Great Wall and Summer Palace.
Best Autumn Great Wall Hiking Tour Recommended to you
Travel to Beijing in Winter - Cold but with Cheapest Price
In Winter (December to next February), many hotels will offer substantial discounts - just remember it's icy outside. If you are lucky, you will have the chance to see snow-covered Forbidden City and Great Wall which are awesome! The tours in Beijing in winter(except Chinese Spring Festival) is cheaper a lot compared with other seasons.
Top things to Do in Winter: Embrace the Snowy Charm
Experience Beijing’s ancient architecture covered in snow, creating a serene and magical atmosphere.
Visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace for stunning winter scenes.
Enjoy ice-skating at Beihai Park and Shichahai.
Best Winter Chinese New Year Tour Recommended to you
Travel to Beijing in Chinese Spring Festival
Everywhere is booked-out during the Chinese New Year (usually in January or February). But it is definitely a totally different experience for foreign tourists. If you choose to travel to Beijing during Spring Festival, make sure that:
- You can book a hotel room, earlier than 3 to 4 months reservation
- Book tours as early as you can, as many tour guides are not willing to work and will go back to their hometown to spend the holiday with their families
- Afford comparative expensive tour fees than the usual time
- Have a realization that streets will be very crowded
- Tips for tour guide should be higher
Best Time to Visit the Great Wall
April to May and September to October is the best time to explore the Great Wall in Beijing. In April and May, the temperature is from 15℃ to 25℃, which is suitable to hike at the Great Wall. In April and May, the tourist will be less than the tourists in summer. In September and October, the sky is clear and the weather is comfortable at the Great Wall. And you can see the autumn foliage at the Great Wall, which make the Great Wall more beautiful.
If you plan to visit the Great Wall in Beijing in summer, please get prepared for the heat and crowds at the Great Wall. During this time, the trees at the Great Wall are lush and green. June is the best time in summer to visit the Great Wall with less crowds.
If you want to avoid the crowds at the Great Wall, you can visit it in winter. Beijing in winter is cold and windy, please keep warm and pay attention to your safety at the Great Wall in winter.
Climate Data Table for Beijing
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Month Item
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average
Temperature(℃)
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-3.7
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-0.7
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5.8
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14.2
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19.9
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24.4
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26.2
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24.8
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20.0
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13.1
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4.6
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-1.5
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Rainfall (mm)
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3.0
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7.4
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8.6
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19.4
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33.1
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77.8
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192.5
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212.3
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57.0
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24.0
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6.6
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2.6
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Days of Rainfall
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2.0
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3.1
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4.1
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4.6
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5.9
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9.7
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14.1
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13.2
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6.8
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5.0
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3.7
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1.6
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