Beijing — Weather today

Beijing is in northern China, on the northern edge of the North China Plain, near the Yan and Taihang mountains. A 24 hour forecast is especially useful here because conditions can shift between heat, dry wind, monsoon downpours, winter cold and periods of reduced visibility.

Beijing is usually classified as having a monsoon influenced humid continental climate in the Koppen system (Dwa), with some semi arid influence. Summer daytime temperatures often reach 30-34°C (86-93°F), while winter is commonly around -8-4°C (18-39°F). Most rain falls during the summer monsoon, winter is cold, windy and very dry, and spring can bring dusty winds.

Before visiting the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, hutongs or the Great Wall near Beijing, check temperature, wind, rain, UV index and air quality. The hourly forecast helps choose better times for open courtyards, parks, museums and mountain or suburban routes.