🇨🇳 Beijing vs Niseko 🇯🇵

Beijing, China vs Niseko, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Beijing is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 199 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇯🇵 Niseko
Avg annual high18°C11°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (-9°C low)
Rainy days / year65264
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJune, July, September

🇨🇳 Beijing

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

🇯🇵 Niseko

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Niseko warmer?

Beijing is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Niseko?

Niseko is rainier — Beijing sees about 199 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Niseko?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Niseko is best around June, July, September.

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