Month guide · Beijing · China
Beijing in June
What June is really like in Beijing: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: 颐园新居, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15 hours of daylight. Hot, with the first summer thunderstorms; long days are good for the Great Wall if you start early.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 2nd-warmest month in Beijing: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (26°C (79°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:45
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:44
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with most of the year's rain in thunderstorms; lotus ponds bloom and family crowds peak.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Dragon Boat Festival (late May or June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Palace · Haidian
Summer Palace
The Qing court's summer retreat spreads around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, with the 728-metre painted Long Corridor, the Tower of Buddhist Incense and the Marble Boat.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Views
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Landmark · Wangfujing and Dongcheng
Tiananmen Square
Bring your passport; there are security checks at every entrance and identity is checked on the way in.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
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Religious site · Yonghegong and Wudaoying
Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple)
Beijing's largest Tibetan Buddhist temple was a prince's residence before becoming a lamasery in the 18th century.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
Viewpoint · Wangfujing and Dongcheng
Jingshan Park
Visit right after the Forbidden City, or come in late afternoon when the sun lights the palace roofs.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 19°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Beijing?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Beijing in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Beijing?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, with the first summer thunderstorms; long days are good for the Great Wall if you start early.
+How warm is Beijing in June?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Beijing in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.