Plan your Beijing tours in July? Many foreign visitors prefer choosing spring or autumn to visit Beijing due to the mild and comfortable weather. So what does the weather in July in Beijing look like?
Beijing Weather in July
July is the hottest month in Beijing in a year. Temperatures could rise to 30°C-40°C during daytime at the highest. With the high heat of July also comes humidity, making the heat more unbearable and uncomfortable overall.
July and August, the two months are also in the rainy reason. Don’t forget to bring your umbrella as the rain often comes in thunderstorms. July and August are tourist peak season for domestic tourists. Beijing is packed with both locals mainly due to the school vacations in China.
So during the peak season of July in Beijing, you are advised to book your hotels and flights in advance.
What to wear in Beijing in July
In the hot months of summer, T-shirts and light pants or shorts are the best choice. Don’t forget to bring sunglasses, suncream and umbrella.
If you would like to climb the Great Wall of China on a hot, sunny day, you are advised to wear long sleeves, your UV protected long sleeves keep you safe from sunburn and keep you cooler.
Check below the historical climate date for July in Beijing and plan your Beijing tour!
Historical Climate Data for July in Beijing
This past 50-year historical weather data is quite useful for you to plan your trip to Beijing well in advance. You may use the data to decide what to wear on your coming trip to Beijing.
By the way you may also check our Beijing July Realtime Weather Photos for more information on the Beijing weather in July.
| Date | Average High | Average Low | Precipitaion | Extreme High | Extreme Low |
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| July 01 | 31℃ | 20℃ | 6mm | 39℃(2000) | 15℃(1966) |
| July 02 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 7mm | 40℃(1952) | 16℃(1969) |
| July 03 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 6mm | 38℃(1952) | 17℃(1976) |
| July 04 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 6mm | 39℃(1972) | 17℃(1979) |
| July 05 | 32℃ | 21℃ | 5mm | 39℃(2005) | 16℃(1951) |
| July 06 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 6mm | 38℃(2005) | 17℃(1951) |
| July 07 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 9mm | 35℃(1960) | 18℃(1963) |
| July 08 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 6mm | 36℃(1997) | 17℃(1958) |
| July 09 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 7mm | 38℃(1966) | 18℃(1969) |
| July 10 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 4mm | 37℃(1959) | 17℃(1956) |
| July 11 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 6mm | 40℃(2001) | 17℃(1976) |
| July 12 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 6mm | 39℃(2000) | 18℃(1951) |
| July 13 | 31℃ | 21℃ | 8mm | 38℃(1997) | 18℃(1969) |
| July 14 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 8mm | 41℃(2002) | 17℃(1965) |
| July 15 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 5mm | 40℃(2002) | 18℃(1969) |
| July 16 | 32℃ | 22℃ | 6mm | 40℃(1972) | 17℃(1969) |
| July 17 | 32℃ | 23℃ | 4mm | 38℃(1972) | 18℃(1969) |
| July 18 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 7mm | 37℃(1992) | 17℃(1995) |
| July 19 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 7mm | 36℃(1992) | 18℃(1995) |
| July 20 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 9mm | 35℃(1963) | 18℃(1957) |
| July 21 | 31℃ | 23℃ | 14mm | 38℃(1955) | 19℃(1957) |
| July 22 | 31℃ | 23℃ | 9mm | 38℃(1955) | 19℃(1987) |
| July 23 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 9mm | 38℃(1999) | 18℃(1993) |
| July 24 | 31℃ | 23℃ | 6mm | 42℃(1999) | 18℃(1995) |
| July 25 | 30℃ | 22℃ | 7mm | 38℃(1999) | 18℃(2006) |
| July 26 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 5mm | 36℃(1999) | 17℃(1975) |
| July 27 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 7mm | 35℃(1999) | 17℃(1989) |
| July 28 | 31℃ | 23℃ | 6mm | 38℃(2003) | 18℃(1991) |
| July 29 | 31℃ | 23℃ | 9mm | 38℃(1999) | 18℃(1991) |
| July 30 | 31℃ | 23℃ | 6mm | 37℃(1965) | 18℃(1954) |
| July 31 | 31℃ | 22℃ | 13mm | 37℃(2000) | 16℃(1954) |
July Events, Holidays & Festivals
July is the hottest month in Beijing in a year. Temperatures could rise to 30°C-40°C during daytime. With the high heat of July also comes humidity, making the heat more unbearable and uncomfortable overall.
Annual Events and Festivals
1. Night Tour of Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall is now open to the public for night tours during this July and August, basically to beat the hot summer days.
Mutianyu Great Wall Night Tour Opening Hours: 5 pm – 9 pm ( July and August);
Mutianyu Great Wall Night Tour last Check-in time: 8:30 pm
Closing time for ticketing at the Great Wall: 8 pm
For more information, please check out: Night Tour of Mutianyu Great Wall.
2. The CCP’s Birthday ( July 1 ) 7.1 建党
It is the day in memory of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921 in Shanghai. The special day is often celebrated by party members who are holding meetings or reading front page editorials from major government newspapers.
3. China National Maritime Day 中国航海日
This special day falls on 11 July. China National Maritime Day is set to commemorate marked Zheng He’s first voyage on 11 July, 1405. Zheng He, the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) navigator went on seven voyages to show China’s might to the rest of the world, under the command of Yongle Emperor.
4. Minor Heat on July 7 小暑
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar classifies the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Heat is the 11th solar term of the year,starting on July 6 this year. The hottest days are yet to come.
5. Major Heat on July 22 大暑
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar classifies the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Heat starts on July 22 this year.Here comes the hottest days.
Beijing Travel Guide in Each Month (Weather, What to do)
Tip: Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours
If you don’t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for organized tours to Beijing:
Beijing Day Tour
Beijing Tour Packages
Car Rental in Beijing
Great Wall Tour
Beijing Summer Tour
Beijing Autumn Tour
Beijing Winter tour
Beijing Tour
China City Tours
China Tour
Further Readings
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Top 10 Attractions in Beijing
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How to Visit Forbidden City
How to Visit Temple of Heaven
How to Visit Summer Palace
How to Visit Ming Tombs
How to Visit the Great Wall of China
How to Visit Tiananmen Square
How to Visit Hutongs
How to Visit Olympic Sites
Top 10 Markets in Beijing
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Beijing
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Wangfujing Night Snack Street
Qianmen Commercial Street
Beijing Huguosi Street
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