Beijing in July Travel Guide (Weather, Wear, Events & Tips)

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.

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

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.

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