Beijing Central Axis
Beijing, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Beijing Central Axis is a street in China that is a World Heritage Site. It spans across the Dongcheng, Xicheng, and Fengtai districts of Beijing.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to August, with daily highs reaching 30 °C to 32 °C, though July and August are the wettest months with about 17 and 15 rainy days respectively. Cooler temperatures occur from November to March, with January having the lowest average high of 2 °C.
Beijing Capital International Airport is 26 km away, and the site is located 1 km from the capital. Nearby sights include the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Monument to the People's Heroes, National Museum of China, Great Hall of the People, and Tiananmen Square.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is July, with about 168 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -6 | -1 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 7 | -2 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 38 | 76 | 168 | 143 | 49 | 23 | 10 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
