Best time to visit
Best time to visit China
Our pick: June and JulyBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Mar, Jun–Aug, Nov. Busy and pricier: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Quiet: Dec–Feb.
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Beijing is best in spring and autumn. Summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold and dry. Avoid the national holidays, Golden Week (1 to 7 October) and the Chinese New Year, when hundreds of millions travel at once.
Month by month in Beijing
- J-5°
- F-2°
- M5°
- A13°
- M20°
- J25°
- J27°
- A25°
- S20°
- O12°
- N3°
- D-4°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- The Great Wall is quietest on weekday mornings outside the holiday weeks.
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Questions people ask
When is the worst time to visit China?
Chinese New Year and Golden Week in early October, when trains, hotels and sights are at their busiest.
What is the warmest month in Beijing?
July, averaging 27°C. The coolest is January, at -5°C.
When is peak season in China?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when prices are highest. For better value, try Mar, Jun–Aug, Nov.