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Summer Palace

People's Republic of China
Best timeMar–Jun & Aug–Nov
Set inPeople's Republic of China
In season~75°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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16–91°F
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Map showing the location of Summer Palace
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightDec · 79%
WarmestJun · 91°F
WettestJul
Best windowMar–Jun & Aug–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Summer Palace or Yihe Garden was built by the Chinese Empress Cixi as a pavilion for quiet retreat. It is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. An imperial garden during the Qing dynasty, it includes Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake, and Seventeen Hole Bridge. It covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometres (1.1 sq mi), three-quarters of which is water.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–Jun & Aug–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Beijing Zoo
5 mi away
National Library of China
5 mi away
Beijing National Stadium
6 mi away
National Museum of China
9 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Summer Palace?

The best time to visit Summer Palace is March–June & August–November, in People's Republic of China.

Where is Summer Palace?

Summer Palace is in People's Republic of China.

What is Summer Palace known for?

The Summer Palace or Yihe Garden was built by the Chinese Empress Cixi as a pavilion for quiet retreat. It is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. An imperial garden during the Qing dynasty, it includes Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake, and Seventeen Hole Bridge. It covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometres (1.1 sq mi), three-quarters of which is water.

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