China (Beijing) · October
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 3° (37°)-5– (23–)9 (48) | 6° (43°)-2– (28–)14 (57) | 14° (57°)4– (39–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)12– (54–)30 (86) | 28° (82°)19– (66–)35 (95) | 32° (90°)23– (73–)38 (100) | 32° (90°)24– (75–)38 (100) | 31° (88°)24– (75–)36 (97) | 27° (81°)20– (68–)33 (91) | 20° (68°)12– (54–)26 (79) | 11° (52°)2– (36–)20 (68) | 4° (39°)-3– (27–)10 (50) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | -8° (18°)-14– (7–)-2 (28) | -6° (21°)-13– (9–)1 (34) | 1° (34°)-7– (19–)8 (46) | 9° (48°)1– (34–)15 (59) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)26 (79) | 16° (61°)9– (48–)22 (72) | 8° (46°)0– (32–)15 (59) | 0° (32°)-7– (19–)7 (45) | -7° (19°)-13– (9–)-1 (30) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 8h UV 6 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 4 |
🌧Rain Days | 0d1mm (0.1") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 2d9mm (0.4") | 2d22mm (0.8") | 3d35mm (1.4") | 6d69mm (2.7") | 8d193mm (7.6") | 7d125mm (4.9") | 5d66mm (2.6") | 2d26mm (1.0") | 1d15mm (0.6") | 0d2mm (0.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
October in China (Beijing) at 20°C (68°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, and September.
Daytime highs average 20°C (68°F), cooling to 8°C (46°F) at night (daily average: 14°C (57°F)). Peaks reach around 26°C (79°F), the coldest nights around 0°C (32°F). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 26 mm (1.0 in) total.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Autumn is considered the loveliest season: blue skies, dry air and red-gold foliage in the hills around the city. At the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes appear and views of the mountains are clear. From November it turns noticeably colder and the first heating comes on.
Events & Festivals
- National Day and Golden Week1–7 October
On National Day, tens of thousands gather before sunrise for the flag-raising ceremony on Tian'anmen Square. All week, sights and trains are extremely crowded.
- Fragrant Hills Red Leaf Festivalmid-October to early November
In Xiangshan Park in the north-west of the city, the smoke trees and maples turn red; weekends are extremely busy.
Packing list for China (Beijing) in October
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit China (Beijing)?
- October is not an optimal month for China (Beijing) (Score: 71/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, and September.
- How warm is it in China (Beijing) in October?
- In October, China (Beijing) sees daily highs of 20°C (68°F). Nights cool to 8°C (46°F), with a daily average of 14°C (57°F). Peaks reach around 26°C (79°F), the coldest nights around 0°C (32°F).
- How much rain falls in China (Beijing) in October?
- In October, China (Beijing) receives an average of 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does China (Beijing) get in October?
- China (Beijing) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in October — close to the annual average.
