Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Beijing in October
Beijing cools off: highs slip to 68°F (20°C), from 81°F in September, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain.
At 95/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 1.2 in (30 mm)
- Humidity
- 57%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs near 68°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (25°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
About 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's October.
Plan around October
October is one of Beijing's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.2 in (30 mm) after 2.5 in (64 mm) in September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 72/100.
- Comfort improves from 88/100 in September to 95/100.
- October sits inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Beijing in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Guijie (Ghost Street)
Street of restaurants lit by red lanterns, known for spicy crayfish and hot pot late into the night.
Why now October scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Temple of Heaven
Ming-era altar complex where emperors prayed for harvests, set in a large park.
Why now Highs near 68°F and 1.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Shichahai Hutongs
Old alleyways around Houhai and the Drum and Bell Towers, best by bike or rickshaw.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Restored, forested section of the Great Wall with a cable car and toboggan descent.
Houhai Bar Street
Lakeside bars with live music along the shore of Houhai.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~222 m to Beijing's ~53 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Beijing in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Beijing?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain. October is inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
How hot is Beijing in October?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in October?
Not much: about 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.0 in (533 mm).
What should I pack for Beijing in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Beijing
Routes in season in October
- Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Planning Beijing in October?
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