Beijing
China
An imperial behemoth where futuristic skyscrapers flank ancient forbidden palaces and bustling hutong alleyways.
Warmest month is June at 32°C on average. Coolest is January at 3°C.
Six lead datapoints
- CoffeeCurated by Hugo¥28.44 (~$4.00)Editorial override: Beijing centre premium.
- BeerCurated by Hugo¥40.33 (~$5.50)Editorial override: Beijing centre premium.
- Flight timeMethodology11h from London HeathrowGreat-circle plus routing overhead.
- Flight CO2eDEFRA 2024 factors3,115 kg return from London HeathrowDEFRA 2024 economy factors, includes radiative forcing.
- FCDO advisorygov.uk, snapshot compiled 2026-07-11No specific FCDO warnings against travel.Check the latest FCDO advice before booking.
- Tap waterCDC / WHO guidanceDo not drink from the tap; use bottled or treated water.
| Month | Avg high | Swing | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | ±5° | · |
| February | 6° | ±6° | · |
| March | 15° | ±7° | · |
| April | 22° | ±6° | · |
| May | 28° | ±6° | · |
| June | 32° | ±5° | · |
| July | 32° | ±5° | · |
| August | 31° | ±4° | · |
| September | 28° | ±5° | · |
| October | 19° | ±5° | · |
| November | 11° | ±6° | · |
| December | 4° | ±6° | · |
What to do
- Walk the imposing squares of the Forbidden City
- Eat authentic Peking duck at Quanjude
- Cycle through the historic drum tower hutongs
How we know this
Values are the average of the last ten calendar years of daily readings from Visual Crossing, snapped to the destination cluster. Swing is the p10 to p90 range of daily highs, halved for the ± figure. Rain days count any day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.