October · China
Best time to visit Beijing in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Beijing in October
Average temperature 12°C, 10 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
8.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Beijing scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 12°C, 10 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Imperial landmarks and hutong life feel best from late spring through early autumn.
October in Beijing — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 10 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Beijing at 8.5/10 (3rd of 12), just behind May at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Beijing — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Beijing in October?
- In October, Beijing averages 12°C, 10 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Beijing?
- October earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Beijing in October?
- Expect about 10 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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