Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Beijing in September
Beijing cools off: highs slip to 81°F (27°C), from 89°F in August, with lows of 58°F (14°C) and about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 60%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What September feels like
Highs settle around 81°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 58°F (14°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 2.5 in (64 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is one of Beijing's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 68°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 62/100 in August to 88/100.
- September sits inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes81°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 58°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Beijing in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Houhai Bar Street
Lakeside bars with live music along the shore of Houhai.
Why now September scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jingshan Park
Hill park directly north of the palace with a view over its golden roofs.
Why now Highs near 81°F and 2.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Siji Minfu
Popular Peking duck chain carving crisp duck tableside at fair prices.
Summer Palace
Imperial lakeside retreat with the Long Corridor and Kunming Lake.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
798 Art District
Former factory complex filled with galleries, studios and cafes.
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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Beijing?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain. September is inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
How hot is Beijing in September?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in September?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.0 in (533 mm).
What should I pack for Beijing in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (81°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 58°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Beijing
Routes in season in September
- Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Planning Beijing in September?
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