🇨🇳 Beijing vs Ulan-Ude 🇷🇺

Beijing, China vs Ulan-Ude, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Beijing is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 70 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇷🇺 Ulan-Ude
Avg annual high18°C7°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (-25°C low)
Rainy days / year65135
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberMay, June, August

🇨🇳 Beijing

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

🇷🇺 Ulan-Ude

Best around May, June, August. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in January (-25°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Ulan-Ude warmer?

Beijing is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Ulan-Ude?

Ulan-Ude is rainier — Beijing sees about 70 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Ulan-Ude?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Ulan-Ude is best around May, June, August.

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