Weather in Beijing, China in May
In an average May, Beijing sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 12°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
42°C
2001-05-19
Lowest
10°C
2015-05-10
Low
Highest
22°C
2000-05-25
Lowest
3°C
1991-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
48°C
2017-05-28
Lowest
-3°C
1991-05-01
Humidity
Highest
16.6 g/m³
2018-05-16
Lowest
1.3 g/m³
2005-05-01
Wind
Highest
54 km/h
2019-05-19
Lowest
7 km/h
2024-05-25
Precip
Wettest
108 mm
2026
Driest
8 mm
2001
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