The weather in October in Beijing

It's cool to moderate in October in Beijing with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Beijing. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Beijing, China. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2020, Beijing reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,1 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Beijing

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Beijing. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Beijing New York
Average temperature 16°C 21°C
Max. temperature 21°C 26°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 40 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 8 days 13 days
Total snowfall 1,1 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Beijing with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 3°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Beijing is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Beijing, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Beijing

Temperature in October in Beijing over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Beijing, China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Beijing

Total precipitation in October in Beijing over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Beijing

Snowfall in October in Beijing per year

Daily UV index in October in Beijing

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Beijing, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Beijing by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Beijing. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.