Brief information about Weather of Beijing
As one of the most important tourist cities and the capital of China,Beijing has a humid continental climate with hot humid summers and cold dry winters.Four seasons of Beijing is distinct.
The average annual rainfall is about 60cm only, and most of this falls in July and August (20cm each),with virtually no precipitation in winter.The average July high is 29ºC and the average January low is -6ºC.
The winter climate is due to Siberian air masses that move southward across the Mongolian Plateau.The summers are hot owing to warm and humid monsoon winds from the southeast,bringing Beijing most of its annual precipitation.
Beijing Travel tips
In spring and autumn,jeans and a sweater are usually enough.
In the warmer months,T-shirts and light pants or shorts are the best bet.
In the colder months,it is wise to dress in layers:long underwear and jeans,shirt,sweater and down jacket.If you want to go local,you can buy a thick cotton army coat(jun da yi)for less than 100 Yuan.
An umbrella should be taken in case there is unexpected rain,especially in summer.Sunglasses and sun cream are recommended in the summer.Rain gear is necessary,especially during the summer months.
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