Weather & climate in Beijing

Beijing lies in China at about 39.90° latitude, 116.41° longitude, in the Northern Hemisphere. Its warm temperate climate is four distinct seasons — warm-to-hot summers and cool winters.The warmest months are generally June to August and the coolest December to February. The city runs onAsia/Shanghai time (UTC+8), and every forecast above is shown in that local time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the climate like in Beijing?

Beijing sits at roughly 39.90°, 116.41° in the Northern Hemisphere, giving it a warm temperate climate — four distinct seasons — warm-to-hot summers and cool winters. Weather Pal shows the live conditions and full forecast above.

When is the warmest time of year in Beijing?

Because Beijing is in the Northern Hemisphere, its warmest months typically fall around June to August, while the coolest stretch is usually December to February.

What time zone is Beijing in?

Beijing keeps Asia/Shanghai time (UTC+8). All forecast times on this page are shown in the city's local time, not your device's.

How accurate is the Beijing forecast?

The hourly and 10-day forecast for Beijing is refreshed continuously from professional meteorological models, alongside real-time air quality and any active severe-weather alerts.