What is the weather like in Beijing vs Shangri-La in October?

In October, Beijing averages 20°C high / 6°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 72 mm.

Beijing vs Shangri-La in October

Shangri-La is the better pick in October — 86 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shangri-La is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Beijing is nice, a little rain, poor air quality.

Beijing vs Shangri-La — October climate, side by side

	Beijing	Shangri-La
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	12°C
Avg high / low	20° / 6°	14° / 6°
Rainfall	33 mm	72 mm
Rainy days	4	13
Humidity	59%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	155	29

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Beijing vs Shangri-La in October — FAQ

Is October better in Beijing or Shangri-La?: Shangri-La is the better pick in October — 86 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shangri-La is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Beijing is nice, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Beijing vs Shangri-La in October?: In October, Beijing averages 20°C high / 6°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 72 mm.