Beijing & the Great Wall
A wall that disappears over the ridgeline in both directions further than the eye can follow, a palace with nearly ten thousand rooms built for one family, and street food alleys that turn a walk into a running tasting menu.
The best time to visit Beijing & the Great Wall is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F). Local time there is 00:28 (UTC+8).
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The year at a glance
April · high 21°C · rain 17mm · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | 2mm0.1in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| February | 6°C43°F | 9mm0.4in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| March | 15°C59°F | 14mm0.6in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 21°C70°F | 17mm0.7in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 28°C82°F | 28mm1.1in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 33°C91°F | 63mm2.5in | 15.0h15.0h | |
| July | 32°C89°F | 227mm8.9in | 14.7h14.7h | |
| August | 30°C85°F | 156mm6.1in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| September | 27°C80°F | 80mm3.1in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 19°C65°F | 21mm0.8in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 10°C50°F | 23mm0.9in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| December | 3°C37°F | 5mm0.2in | 9.3h9.3h |
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When is the best time to visit Beijing & the Great Wall?
The best time to visit Beijing & the Great Wall is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F).
How warm does Beijing & the Great Wall get?
Typical daytime highs in Beijing & the Great Wall are Mar–May 21°C (70°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 4°C (39°F).
Is Beijing & the Great Wall expensive?
On the ground, Beijing & the Great Wall is middling.
What sort of trip is Beijing & the Great Wall good for?
Beijing & the Great Wall is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Beijing & the Great Wall?
The wettest month in Beijing & the Great Wall is July at 227mm (8.9in), the driest January at 2mm (0.1in), with a monthly average of 54mm (2.1in).
What plug do I need for Beijing & the Great Wall?
Beijing & the Great Wall uses type A, C, I sockets at 220 V.
