Mentougou, Beijing Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Mentougou, Beijing gets 544 mm of precipitation a year over about 64 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low -7°C).

Mentougou climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Mentougou, Beijing has hot summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 2°C in January to 32°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

How much rain does Mentougou get?

Mentougou gets 544 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 64 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 80% of China.

July is the wettest month, with 173 mm. December is the driest, with 2 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 12.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 89 days, to March 1, 2025.

Mentougou weather by month

Mentougou weather in January

In January, Mentougou averages a high of 2°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The January record high is 14°C (2002) and the record low is -18°C (1972).

Mentougou weather in February

In February, Mentougou averages a high of 6°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The February record high is 26°C (2021) and the record low is -16°C (1972).

Mentougou weather in March

In March, Mentougou averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The March record high is 29°C (2009) and the record low is -15°C (1971).

Mentougou weather in April

In April, Mentougou averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The April record high is 33°C (1988) and the record low is -3°C (1972). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mentougou weather in May

In May, Mentougou averages a high of 27°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The May record high is 38°C (2001) and the record low is 3°C (1976).

Mentougou weather in June

In June, Mentougou averages a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The June record high is 41°C (2023) and the record low is 10°C (1997).

Mentougou weather in July

In July, Mentougou averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 173 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 39% of daylight hours. The July record high is 42°C (1999) and the record low is 16°C (2004).

Mentougou weather in August

In August, Mentougou averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 116 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (2020) and the record low is 12°C (1972).

Mentougou weather in September

In September, Mentougou averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The September record high is 35°C (2002) and the record low is 4°C (1980). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mentougou weather in October

In October, Mentougou averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The October record high is 31°C (2006) and the record low is -3°C (2002). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Mentougou weather in November

In November, Mentougou averages a high of 11°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The November record high is 23°C (2023) and the record low is -12°C (1970).

Mentougou weather in December

In December, Mentougou averages a high of 4°C and a low of -5°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The December record high is 19°C (1989) and the record low is -16°C (1971).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Mentougou

December is the sunniest month in Mentougou, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 39%. Over the year the sun shines about 59% of daylight hours. Mentougou is sunnier than 85% of China.

Humidity peaks in August at 78% and is lowest in December at 43%.

Mentougou has about 30 days a year above 32°C. Mentougou is hotter than 51% of China.

First and last freeze in Mentougou

The first fall freeze in Mentougou typically comes around November 7, and the last spring freeze around March 25. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 227 days.

Mentougou weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Mentougou station is 42°C, on July 24, 1999. The coldest is -18°C, on January 27, 1972.

The wettest day on record brought 263 mm of rain, on July 20, 2016.

50 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Mentougou

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 4°C and lows near -5°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 8°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 8°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January2.5 mm147%75%14°-18°
February6.3 mm245%64%26°-16°
March9.1 mm346%63%29°-15°
April22 mm544%57%33°-3°
May38 mm648%51%38°
June74 mm1053%49%41°10°
July173 mm1275%39%42°16°
August116 mm1078%45%38°12°
September55 mm771%55%35°
October30 mm558%63%31°-3°
November14 mm355%69%23°-12°
December2.3 mm143%82%19°-16°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Mentougou climate questions

How much rain does Mentougou get?

Mentougou gets 544 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 64 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Mentougou?

July is the wettest month in Mentougou, with 173 mm. December is the driest, with 2 mm.

How many rainy days does Mentougou have a year?

Mentougou has about 64 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 12.

What is the hottest month in Mentougou?

July is the warmest month in Mentougou, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Mentougou?

January is the coldest month in Mentougou, with an average low of -7°C.

What is the record high temperature in Mentougou?

The record high at the Mentougou station is 42°C, set on July 24, 1999. The record low is -18°C, on January 27, 1972.

What is the sunniest month in Mentougou?

December is the sunniest month in Mentougou, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Mentougou?

The first fall freeze in Mentougou typically comes around November 7. The last spring freeze is around March 25.

What is the best time to visit Mentougou?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station BEIJING (16 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station BEIJING.