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Shunyi, Beijing Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Shunyi, Beijing?
Shunyi, 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).
Semi-arid climate
Shunyi, 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.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -6° | 4° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 8° | 20° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 22° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 8° | 19° |
How much rain does Shunyi get?
Shunyi 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.
Shunyi weather by month
Shunyi weather in January
In January, Shunyi averages a high of 2°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 14°C (2002) and the record low is -18°C (1972).
Shunyi weather in February
In February, Shunyi averages a high of 6°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 26°C (2021) and the record low is -16°C (1972).
Shunyi weather in March
In March, Shunyi averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 29°C (2009) and the record low is -15°C (1971).
Shunyi weather in April
In April, Shunyi averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
Shunyi weather in May
In May, Shunyi averages a high of 27°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2001) and the record low is 3°C (1976).
Shunyi weather in June
In June, Shunyi averages a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2023) and the record low is 10°C (1997).
Shunyi weather in July
In July, Shunyi averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 173 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (1999) and the record low is 16°C (2004).
Shunyi weather in August
In August, Shunyi averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 116 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2020) and the record low is 12°C (1972).
Shunyi weather in September
In September, Shunyi averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
Shunyi weather in October
In October, Shunyi averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
Shunyi weather in November
In November, Shunyi averages a high of 11°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 23°C (2023) and the record low is -12°C (1970).
Shunyi weather in December
In December, Shunyi averages a high of 4°C and a low of -5°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 19°C (1989) and the record low is -16°C (1971).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Shunyi
December is the sunniest month in Shunyi, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 41%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 60% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Shunyi is sunnier than 90% of China.
Humidity peaks in August at 75% and is lowest in April at 34%.
Shunyi has about 30 days a year above 32°C. Shunyi is hotter than 51% of China.
First and last freeze in Shunyi
The first fall freeze in Shunyi typically comes around November 7, and the last spring freeze around March 25. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 227 days.
Shunyi weather records
These records cover BEIJING during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Shunyi station is 42°C, on July 24, 1999. The coldest is -18°C, on January 27, 1972.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 263 mm of precipitation, 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 Shunyi
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.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 8°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7° | 2° | 2.5 mm | 1 | 45% | 75% | 14° | -18° |
| February | -4° | 6° | 6.3 mm | 2 | 47% | 63% | 26° | -16° |
| March | 2° | 13° | 9.1 mm | 3 | 43% | 64% | 29° | -15° |
| April | 9° | 21° | 22 mm | 5 | 34% | 58% | 33° | -3° |
| May | 15° | 27° | 38 mm | 6 | 39% | 52% | 38° | 3° |
| June | 20° | 31° | 74 mm | 10 | 45% | 50% | 41° | 10° |
| July | 23° | 32° | 173 mm | 12 | 67% | 41% | 42° | 16° |
| August | 22° | 31° | 116 mm | 10 | 75% | 47% | 38° | 12° |
| September | 16° | 26° | 55 mm | 7 | 65% | 58% | 35° | 4° |
| October | 9° | 19° | 30 mm | 5 | 53% | 64% | 31° | -3° |
| November | 1° | 11° | 14 mm | 3 | 52% | 68% | 23° | -12° |
| December | -5° | 4° | 2.3 mm | 1 | 42% | 82% | 19° | -16° |
Station: BEIJING, 38 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Shunyi climate questions
How much rain does Shunyi get?
Shunyi gets 544 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 64 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Shunyi?
July is the wettest month in Shunyi, with 173 mm. December is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Shunyi have a year?
Shunyi has about 64 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 12.
What is the hottest month in Shunyi?
July is the warmest month in Shunyi, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Shunyi?
January is the coldest month in Shunyi, with an average low of -7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Shunyi?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Shunyi 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 Shunyi?
December is the sunniest month in Shunyi, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Shunyi?
The first fall freeze in Shunyi typically comes around November 7. The last spring freeze is around March 25.
What is the best time to visit Shunyi?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.