Tiananmen 天安門
Tiananmen is a gate in Beijing and a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level. It is part of the Forbidden City and is the 33rd most looked-up sight in China on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between April and May or September and October, when daily highs range from 20 °C to 28 °C and rainfall is relatively low. July and August are the warmest months, with highs reaching 32 °C and significant rain. January is the coldest month, with lows of -9 °C.
Tiananmen is located 1 km from the capital, Beijing. The nearest airport is Beijing Capital International Airport, which is 26 km away. Visitors can combine a visit here with nearby sites such as Tiananmen Square, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the National Museum of China, the Great Hall of the People, or the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Entry costs ¥15.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is July, with about 173 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 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 38 | 78 | 173 | 146 | 51 | 24 | 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.
