Guangxi, China
Beihai
Beihai is a major city in Guangxi, China, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,853,227 (2020). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now29°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population1.85M
Local time22:45
21.48° N, 109.12° EUTC+8 · China Standard Time
Postal codes536000, 536100October: high / low27° / 23°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Beihai at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:42 · 18:1511 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:10Next holiday1 JanuaryNew Year's DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in July
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
413 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
27 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
How Beihai has grown
People living in the built-up area (120 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+194%202k in 1975 → 594k in 2025Weather in Beihai
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 69%
Today22 Oct30°26°
Fri23 Oct29°26°
Sat24 Oct30°26°
Sun25 Oct30°27°
Mon26 Oct29°25°8.5 mm
Tue27 Oct31°26°
Wed28 Oct29°25°
Thu29 Oct27°25°18.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°14.2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°
When to go to Beihai
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 78 | 66 | 67 | 45 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 44 | 67 | 82 | 85 |
| High | 18° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 20° |
| Low | 14° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 38 | 50 | 64 | 86 | 163 | 335 | 438 | 413 | 234 | 92 | 46 | 27 |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Sea | 19° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° |
What's on in Beihai
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Beihai
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Sea viewing platformViewpoints
1.9 km森里露营基地Camp sites
8.5 kmSilver BeachViewpoints
9.5 km红树林水乐园Theme parks
12 km北海银基国际旅游度假区Theme parks
15 kmNature around Beihai
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Beihai
Earthquakes around Beihai
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record9within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Zhonghe 55 km ↑1995 · 142 km
5.3Songzhu 84 km ↙1994 · 109 km
Tropical storms · Beihai
TSTropical Storm Narra (2026)61 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Matmo (2025)45 km · 148 km/hC5Typhoon Ragasa (2025)18 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Wipha (2025)32 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Wutip (2025)78 km · 100 km/hTSTropical Storm Sanba (2023)36 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Talim (2023)33 km · 111 km/hC1Typhoon Ma-On (2022)85 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Mulan (2022)99 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Wipha (2019)30 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Mujigae (2015)68 km · 148 km/hC5Typhoon Rammasun (2014)61 km · 213 km/hC1Typhoon Rumbia (2013)82 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Kai-Tak (2012)92 km · 120 km/hC4Typhoon Nesat (2011)88 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Haima (2011)65 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Chanthu (2010)79 km · 102 km/hC4Typhoon Hagupit (2008)40 km · 130 km/hTSTropical Storm Kammuri (2008)22 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Toraji (2007)95 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Prapiroon (2006)99 km · 83 km/hC2Typhoon Krovanh (2003)66 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Fitow (2001)43 km · 83 km/hC2Typhoon Yutu (2001)55 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Durian (2001)41 km · 130 km/hC1Typhoon Zita (1997)54 km · 139 km/hC5Typhoon Sally (1996)32 km · 176 km/hC1Typhoon Ted (1995)24 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Nina (1995)65 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Irving (1995)42 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Koryn (1993)94 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Gary (1992)31 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Nathan (1990)31 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm of 19 July 1986 (1986)37 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Winona (1985)92 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Ike (1984)41 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Wynne (1984)18 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Irving (1982)39 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Herbert (1980)34 km · 83 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Beihai University of Art and DesignUniversity or college · founded 2000
Beihai Vocational CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2003
Guangxi University of TechnologyUniversity or college · founded 2005
Beihai Vocational College of WellnessUniversity or college · founded 2021
Guangxi Institute of OceanographyResearch institute · founded 1978
Guangxi Mangrove Research CenterResearch institute · founded 1991
Towns and villages around Beihai
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Beihai from above
Around Beihai7 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal codes
536000536100
Getting to Beihai
Beihai Fucheng AirportBHY
19 kmYulin Fumian AirportYLX
148 kmZhanjiang Wuchuan International AirportZHA
153 km北海Railway station
3.4 km北海港Railway station
5.2 km合浦Railway station
17 km北海港客运站Ferry port
3.1 km北海国际客运港新海港 · 涠洲岛
7.1 kmPlaces near Beihai
Places with a climate like Beihai
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Beihai?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Beihai.
What is the hottest month in Beihai?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Beihai?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Beihai?
August is the wettest month with about 413 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Beihai?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 19°C.
What is the postal code of Beihai?
Beihai has 2 postal codes: 536000, 536100.