Beijing weather in July (Beijing Area, China)

Planning a trip to Beijing in July? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In July, Beijing generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. July is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 34°C. But by evening, they drop to around 23°C. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this toasty month.

Beijing in July usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Beijing climate page with graphs.

 

Beijing, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 161 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in China in July

Find out more about the weather in China in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Beijing in July?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Beijing.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.