China Weather in June

Season: Summer

China weather in June is hot as the summer starts. The summer monsoon is active which brings abundant moisture from the sea, increasing air humidity, and more rainfall. The southern cities in China enter the rainy season in this month. 
 
 The coldest cities in China in June: 
Harbin: 15°C (59°F), Changchun: 15°C (59°F), Yinchuan: 15°C (59°F), Hohhot: 13°C (55°F)
 
 The hottest cities in China in June:
Sanya: 32°C (90 °F), Nanjing: 32°C (90 °F), Wuhan: 33°C (91 °F), Chongqing:34°C (93 °F)

 See more: Summer in China – Weather & Tour Tips
 
Averages for China Weather in June
High Temp
28°C (82°F)
Low Temp
18°C (64°F)
Rainfall
134 mm (5 in)
Sunrise
04:45 ~ 04:49
Sunset
19:37 ~ 19:47

The times for sunrise and sunset are based on Beijing.


 

What to Wear

As we all know, summer begins in June and people feel hot in this season, so wear summer clothes include T-shirt, shorts, skirt, dress, sandals, slipper… At the same time, the sunhat, sunglasses, sun umbrella and sunblock are indispensable against the ultraviolet radiation. There may be rainy days in this month, so remember to prepare the rain gears, some topcoats and light pants when you do outdoor activities. What to wear in China in June mainly depends on the area or city you actually go to.
China Clothes in June June Wear in China


 

June Travel Guide - Where to Go & Tips

Tourism Rate:  
 
Mt. Everest
Mount Everest
Before the coming of crowd summer holiday crowd and China’s hottest weather in July and August, June with a relatively comfortable climate, is one of the best months to travel to China. Where to go? Beijing, the capital of China, is rich in the natural and cultural tourism resources, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace… The crusie along Yangtze River and Li River cruise tours both are good experiences. You can also take a visit to Terracotta Army, City Wall, and Mount Huashan in Xi'an. In addition, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village and Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou are recommended to you, with picturesque natural scenery and mysterious minority culture. You can also climb Mount Everest in Tibet, or admire the beautiful lotus flowers on West Lake and the purple lavender world in Xinjiang.
 
Pay attention to the weather forecast due to the changeable summer climate, and remember to protect yourself from sunstroke and gastroenteritis.

See more 6 Best Destinations in June in China
 

China Regional Weather in June

 

Beijing & Northeast China

Major Destinations: Beijing, Tianjin, Harbin, Dalian, Shenyang, Inner Mongolia…
Temperatures: 18 - 30°C (64 - 86°F)
 
It is dry in Northeast China, and the temperature difference is a little large, cool in the morning and night but hot at noon. So you can make use of the morning time to climb the Great Wall in Beijing. For travelers from areas with high temperature, they may prefer the summer resorts, such as the Summer Palace in Beijing. The seaside city – Dalian is a good place to appreciate gulls.
 
Clothing: T-shirt, shorts, dress, hat, thin coat, light pants…
 

Shanghai & East China 

Major Destinations: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Nanchang, Fujian, Shandong…
Temperatures: 20 - 28°C (68 - 82°F)
 
This region is right in the rainy season so the climate is hot and moist. Keep a close eye on the weather report and take an umbrella with you during the journey in East China. On the sunny days, the Yellow Mountain, Wuzhen Water Town, West Lake, Yu Garden… are good travel destinations that you can enjoy yourselves in this month. 
 
Clothing: summer clothes, light coat, sneakers…
 

Xi'an & Central China

Major Destinations: Xi'an, Chengdu, Luoyang, Zhangjiajie, Wuhan, Yangtze River…
Temperatures: 20 - 28°C (68 - 82°F)
 
In this month, it is hot. Chengdu and Zhangjiajie are recommended to you with cooler weather. You can taste all kinds of snacks and have a chance to feed the pandas in Dujiangyan Panda Base in Chengdu. Or escape the heat in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
 
Clothing: summer clothes, light coat, sneakers
China Pandas
Cute Pandas
Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise on Yangtze River

South China

Major Destinations: Guilin, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hainan…
Temperatures:25 - 31°C (77 - 88°F)
 
Of all the regions, South China in this month has the most rainfall, even downpours and heavy storms. And typhoons also happen in some coastal cities or areas, such as Fujian, Guangdong… The heavy rain may cause flood and debris flow disasters in some mountainous areas. So pay more attention to the weather forecast and avoid going to the dangerous zones. In sunny days, you can do some outdoor activities, such as taking the Li River Cruise in Guilin or visiting Huangguoshu Waterfalls in Guizhou.
Clothing: summer clothes, light coat, sneakers
 

West China

Major Destinations: Tibet, Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai…
Temperatures: 11 - 23°C (52 - 73°F) 
 
Comparing with other regions, there is less rainfall in West China. Besides, people may feel cooler in this region due to the high altitude. Thus, June is one of the best months to hike in West China. You can climb the Mount Everest or walk around Qinghai Lake. Visiting the scenic sites in Xinjiang and Gansu along the ancient Silk Road is also a wonderful idea.
 
Clothing: light coat and pants, sneakers, hat, sunglasses, a warm jacket for the night…

 

June Weather of Major Chinese Cities

June
Temperature
Sunrise / Sunset Humidity
(%)
High Low
30°C / 86°F 19°C / 66°F 04:45 / 19:47  61
Changsha 30°C / 86°F 22°C / 72°F 05:30 / 19:29 84
Chengdu     28°C / 82°F 21°C / 70°F 06:00 / 20:10  82
Chongqing 29°C / 84°F 22°C / 72°F 05:53 / 19:58 80
Guangzhou 32°C / 90°F 25°C / 77°F  05:41 / 19:17 84
Guilin 30°C / 86°F 23°C / 73°F 05:49 / 19:34 82
Guiyang 30°C / 86°F 21°C / 70°F 05:59 / 19:50 78
Hangzhou   29°C / 84°F 21°C / 70°F 04:57 / 19:05 81
26°C / 79°F 15°C / 59°F 03:43 / 19:28 65
Hohhot 27°C / 81°F 13°C / 55°F 05:00 / 20:08 47
Hong Kong 30°C / 86°F 27°C / 81°F 05:39 / 19:12 83
Huangshan 18°C / 64°F 13°C / 55°F 05:05 / 19:11 87
Kunming   24°C / 75°F  17°C / 63°F 06:18 / 20:03 78
Lhasa   23°C / 73°F 10°C / 50°F 06:55 / 21:00 51
Lijiang 24°C / 75°F 14°C / 57°F 06:24 / 20:17 73
Luoyang 32°C / 90°F 20°C / 68°F 05:16 / 19:47 /
Nanjing 21°C / 70°F 29°C / 84°F 04:57 / 19:15 78
Pingyao 30°C / 86°F 15°C / 59°F 05:10 / 19:55 /
Qingdao 24°C / 75°F 18°C / 64°F 04:40 / 19:19 82
Sanya 32°C / 90°F 26°C / 79°F 05:58 / 19:22 /
Shanghai   27°C / 81°F 20°C / 68°F 04:51 / 19:02 82
Shenzhen 31°C / 82°F 25°C / 77°F 05:38 / 19:12 80
Suzhou 27°C / 81°F 20°C / 68°F 04:53 / 19:06 77
Tianjin 30°C / 86°F 20°C / 68°F 04:44 / 19:41 64
Urumqi 16°C / 61°F 28°C / 82°F 06:26 / 21:55 43
Wuhan 30°C / 86°F 22°C / 72°F 05:20 / 19:29 80
Xiamen 30°C / 86°F 24°C / 75°F 05:18 / 19:00 85
Xi'an 31°C / 88°F 19°C / 66°F 05:34 / 20:00  62
Zhangjiajie 30°C / 86°F 21°C / 70°F 05:39 / 19:41 79
Zhengzhou 32°C / 90°F 20°C / 68°F 05:13 / 19:42 62
- Last updated on Jul. 23, 2024 by Brenda Lian -