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Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

Beijing in October

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Beijing are April, May, June and September. In October, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
13°C
Rainfall
90 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In October, Beijing is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 13°C with about 90mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Beijing in October

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

2013 Tiananmen Square attack
On 28 October 2013, a car ran over pedestrians and crashed in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, in a terrorist suicide attack. Five people died in the incident; three inside the ve
Chang'an Avenue
Chang'an Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Beijing, China.
Sieges of Zhongdu
The Sieges of Zhongdu took place in 1214 and 1215 during the Mongol conquest of the Jin dynasty. Zhongdu, the capital of the Jin dynasty and located in present-day Beijing, was pro
St. Barnabas's Hospital in Beijing
St. Barnabas's Hospital is a hospital in Beijing, China founded by the Anglican Church of China. St. Barnabas and other Christian hospitals in China were taken over by the communis
Local food tour of Beijing
Taste the signature dishes of Beijing.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Beijing in October: FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Beijing?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Beijing's best months are generally April, May, June and September.

What is the weather like in Beijing in October?+

Expect average temperatures around 13°C. Rainfall averages about 90mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Beijing in October?+

Based on the typical October weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Beijing in October?+

Popular things to do include 2013 Tiananmen Square attack, Chang'an Avenue, Sieges of Zhongdu and St. Barnabas's Hospital in Beijing. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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