When to go · Beiji Village
Beiji Village in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (transition, limited access) ; Apr–May (road may be muddy).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- China overall
- Prices
- High
- China overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (transition, limited access) ; Apr–May (road may be muddy).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Beiji Village's best window: Dec–Feb for snow activities; Jun–Aug for short warm summer and possible aurora.
- JulyGreatInside Beiji Village's best window: Dec–Feb for snow activities; Jun–Aug for short warm summer and possible aurora.
- AugustGreatInside Beiji Village's best window: Dec–Feb for snow activities; Jun–Aug for short warm summer and possible aurora.
- DecemberGreatInside Beiji Village's best window: Dec–Feb for snow activities; Jun–Aug for short warm summer and possible aurora.
Weather in May
- Beiji VillageHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 3 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Labour Day (May Day) big impact
1–5 May · China
Five-day holiday with make-up working days around it; the Great Wall, West Lake and the Bund packed.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- High
- Prices · China overall
- High
China overall: Warm and clear, but the 1–5 May holiday packs every sight; go after the 6th.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Beiji Village, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: -20 °C (−4 °F)−4 °F (-20 °C)
Night low
May: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: -36 °C (−33 °F)−33 °F (-36 °C)
Rain days
May: 3
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
May: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jan: 1
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (transition, limited access) ; Apr–May (road may be muddy).
January: Inside Beiji Village's best window: Dec–Feb for snow activities; Jun–Aug for short warm summer and possible aurora.
Beiji Village: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings