Beijing Weather History
China · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Beijing sits 4443km from the equator, 44m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, wet summers and very cold, dry winters (Monsoon-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate). Its record high is 41.6°C, set 2023-07-06, its record low -21.3°C, set 1982-01-15.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Beijing
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Beijing?
The highest temperature in this record for Beijing is 41.6°C, measured on 2023-07-06. That is a recorded daily value from Beijing's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Beijing?
The lowest temperature in this record for Beijing is -21.3°C, measured on 1982-01-15. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Beijing get a year?
Beijing averages 604mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 62 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Beijing?
On 2016-07-20, 180.2mm fell on Beijing, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 30% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Beijing get a year?
Beijing averages 3390 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.3 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Beijing?
Across the summer months Beijing averages a daytime high near 30.9°C, while winter nights average -6.7°C. The seasons here are set from Beijing's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Beijing?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Beijing is 54 km/h, on 2020-03-18. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
