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Beijing in June
Beijing warms up: highs climb to 91°F (33°C), from 85°F in May, with lows of 66°F (19°C) and about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 59/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 91°F (33°C)
- Avg low
- 66°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (84 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What June feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 91°F (33°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (25°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (84 mm).
Plan around June
June sits mid-table; the best months are April and September & October.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (June – August), which brings about 13.5 in (344 mm) in total.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 49 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in May to 59/100.
- Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 91°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 66°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Beijing in June
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
The Ming and Qing imperial palace, nearly a thousand buildings behind red walls.
Why now A break from 91°F afternoons.
798 Art District
Former factory complex filled with galleries, studios and cafes.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Guijie (Ghost Street)
Street of restaurants lit by red lanterns, known for spicy crayfish and hot pot late into the night.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 91°F.
Shichahai Hutongs
Old alleyways around Houhai and the Drum and Bell Towers, best by bike or rickshaw.
Why now Best first thing, before the 91°F afternoon heat.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Restored, forested section of the Great Wall with a cable car and toboggan descent.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~222 m to Beijing's ~53 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Beijing in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Beijing?
It's middling, scoring 59/100. The best months are April and September & October, at up to 95. Expect highs of 91°F (33°C) and 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain. Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Beijing in June?
Average highs are 91°F (33°C) and average lows 66°F (19°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in June?
Some: about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.0 in (533 mm).
What should I pack for Beijing in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 91°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 66°F) and packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain).
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