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Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

Beijing in September

A great time to visit. The best months for Beijing are April, May, June and September. In September, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
23°C
Rainfall
20 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In September, Beijing is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 23°C with about 20mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Beijing in September

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 September: FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Beijing?+

A great time to visit. Beijing's best months are generally April, May, June and September.

What is the weather like in Beijing in September?+

Expect average temperatures around 23°C. Rainfall averages about 20mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Beijing in September?+

Based on the typical September weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Beijing in September?+

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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