🇨🇳 Beijing vs Hakodate 🇯🇵

Beijing, China vs Hakodate, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Beijing is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 78 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇯🇵 Hakodate
Avg annual high
18°C
12°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
August · 25°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year
65
143
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJuly, August, September

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇯🇵 Hakodate

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (25°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Hakodate warmer?

Beijing is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Hakodate?

Hakodate is rainier — Beijing sees about 78 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Hakodate?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Hakodate is best around July, August, September.

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