Best Time to Visit Beijing for Backpacking – April Scores 100/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, October, May

Avoid

January, February, July, August, December

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-3°C – 27°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Beijing for backpacking is April, October, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Beijing

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-3°	2°	2	0.7	46%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	6°	4	1.4	46%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	13°	7	1.8	42%	dry
April	100Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	21°	21	4.2	44%	dry
May	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	35	4.4	48%	dry
June	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	70	8.9	55%	shoulder
July	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	32°	144	10.8	68%	shoulder
August	78Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	30°	108	8.6	72%	shoulder
September	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	27°	49	5.7	64%	dry
October	99Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	19°	25	4.6	60%	dry
November	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	8	2.4	57%	dry
December	53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	4°	2	1.3	51%	dry