🇨🇳 Beijing vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Beijing, China vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tokyo is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 43 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high18°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year65108
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇨🇳 Beijing

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

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Tokyo warmer?

Tokyo is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Tokyo?

Tokyo is rainier — Beijing sees about 43 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Tokyo?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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