Beijing Weather

Beijing is the capital city of the People's Republic of China. The Beijing weather is influenced by its surrounding geographical landscape. Man-made factors like pollution have also contributed to the weather of the city.

The Beijing weather is classified as a humid continental climate. Beijing summers are hot and humid. Temperatures may reach 40°Centigrade during summertime. The East Asian monsoon has a considerable influence over the weather conditions in Beijing. The Siberian anticyclone makes Beijing weather dry and cold during the winter months. The mean temperatures in winter at Beijing hover around 0° Centigrade. Maximum rainfall occurs during the summer months.

The Beijing weather is also affected by artificial man-made factors like pollution. The air quality is of particular concern. Dust storms originating from desert areas in other parts of the Chinese Republic also affects the city at specific times of the year.