Month guide · Beijing · China
Beijing in July
What July is really like in Beijing: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. The hottest and wettest month, humid with heavy downpours; lotus flowers bloom at Yuanmingyuan and Beihai.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Beijing: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with June (30°C (86°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:58
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:42
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with most of the year's rain in thunderstorms; lotus ponds bloom and family crowds peak.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Lotus season at the Old Summer Palace and Beihai Park (usually July)
- Summer school holidays (July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Shichahai and Houhai
Shichahai lakes and hutongs
Agree the price and route of any rickshaw tour in writing before you set off, or simply walk the lanes yourself.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Historic site · Gulou and Nanluoguxiang
Drum and Bell Towers
At the northern end of the old city's central axis, the red Drum Tower and grey Bell Tower once marked time for the capital.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
Street · Gulou and Nanluoguxiang
Nanluoguxiang
Use Nanluoguxiang as a starting point and spend most of your time in the side hutongs to the east and west.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- History
Palace · Shichahai and Houhai
Prince Gong Mansion
The largest surviving Qing princely mansion, near Houhai, combines courtyards, a garden of rockeries and ponds, and a restored Peking opera theatre.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Beijing?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Beijing in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Beijing?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest and wettest month, humid with heavy downpours; lotus flowers bloom at Yuanmingyuan and Beihai.
+How warm is Beijing in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Beijing in July?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.