Weather radar Beijing
Real-time precipitation radar · Beijing · China
Beijing climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Beijing shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 2.5° | 6° | 14.6° | 22.2° | 28° | 33.4° | 32.6° | 30.4° | 27.3° | 19.4° | 11.7° | 3.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | -8.3° | -5.8° | 1.3° | 8.9° | 14.1° | 20.1° | 23.3° | 21.9° | 16.6° | 7.5° | 0.1° | -7.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 2 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 244 | 164 | 65 | 32 | 16 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Sunshine hours | 255 | 239 | 291 | 298 | 333 | 334 | 292 | 292 | 275 | 250 | 228 | 237 |
| Humidity | 46% | 46% | 49% | 41% | 45% | 49% | 72% | 78% | 71% | 63% | 58% | 48% |
Best time to visit Beijing
The best time to visit Beijing is typically May. In this month the average high is 28°C, precipitation is 21 mm and sunshine duration is 333 hours. The annual average high is 19.3°C, total annual precipitation is 624 mm (60 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3324 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Beijing
How up to date is the weather radar for Beijing?
The weather radar for Beijing is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Beijing?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Beijing: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Beijing?
The thunderstorm potential for Beijing is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Beijing.
What is the climate like in Beijing?
Beijing has an annual average high of 19.3°C. The warmest month is June (avg high 33.4°C), the coldest January (avg low -8.3°C). The wettest month is July with 244 mm, the driest January with 2 mm. Total annual precipitation is 624 mm (60 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3324 hours.
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