Beijing in June 2026 – is it worth going? Weather and reviews, air temperature, how many tourists there are, prices for air tickets and hotels, excursions. What to do and see in Beijing in June, where to go in China – says Eurotraveler.
Surprisingly, it’s a fact – in many reviews describing a trip to China in the summer, travelers either don’t notice at all, or just casually mention the heat. At the same time – judging by the photo – demonstrating simply exceptional activity. Don’t shy away from spending hours walking around the (crowded with crowds of Chinese tourists, by the way) Forbidden City and easily climbing the Great Wall of China on foot.
Well, one can only envy such health. As for those who are less fortunate, that is, people who are quite sensitive to air temperatures above +30 degrees, it is better for them not to appear in summer-style China. Well, or – if you really want to – do it with maximum precautions, adhering to the behavior pattern developed in advance.
This applies to quite tropical islands like Hainan. So are much cooler (in theory) places, which is what Beijing seems like in the summer. “Northern capital” of China and as if the most interesting city this country!
Want to know exactly what you’ll be up against if you decide to travel to Beijing in June? How hot, stuffy, crowded is it – how expensive is it, after all? Now we’ll tell you!
Briefly
- When is the best time to go to Beijing on an excursion? The beginning and middle of spring are considered the ideal time: warm, but not yet sultry. Again, even for the poor on holidays. This means you will encounter minimal numbers of Chinese tourists traveling
- How hot is it in June to travel to China? In fact, it is very hot, including in the north of the country, in Beijing, where air temperatures can rise above +40 degrees Celsius. And although many guidebooks cast a shadow on the fence, saying that the beginning of summer is a great time for a trip, you should not fully believe this
- What to do in Beijing in June and how many days do you need to explore? First of all, you should concentrate on parks and gardens, where there is a lot of greenery and bodies of water (Beihai, Gongwangfu, Yiheyuan), as well as indoor spaces and museums. And the usual period during which a tourist manages to get acquainted with Beijing is 3-4 days
Weather in Beijing in June
It can be debilitatingly hot, and already at the very beginning of the month. And even if you read somewhere about smog, a “saving” veil that envelops the city and protects its residents and tourists from the scorching sun, then you should know that this is just a kind of allusion.
Because in fact, the sun in Beijing in June is really hot. And it doesn’t particularly reduce its activity on cloudy days (but it becomes easier on rainy days!)
Already at the very beginning of June, daytime air temperatures in Beijing easily reach +35 degrees Celsius. Moreover, on other days it does not linger there either, slowing down only at the level of +37-38 °C.
It is naive to expect that it will be cooler further. Because summer is just unfolding its “heating spiral”, and very soon street thermometers will begin to storm new heights.
For example, in mid-June, temperatures of +40 °C are not so rarely recorded in Beijing. And towards the end of the month there is a non-zero chance of hearing from meteorologists a shocking prediction about +41-42 degrees Celsius.
Do you think that Beijing is a flat city, there is no sea nearby and therefore the humidity is low? But no – as summer moves towards its equator, it gradually grows. From quite high, but (on paper) still tolerable-looking 60-65% in June, to 80 percent or higher in July.
Precipitation and sun
And there is a reason for such progress – the weather is gradually becoming more damp and cloudy. If it rains in Beijing in June no more than 3-4 times per month (the total volume of precipitation is up to 40 mm), then next month the city will seem to be washed away from accumulated dust.
As for solar activity, it becomes extremely high in the city in summer. In June, for example, the UV index regularly reaches 9. Informing a knowledgeable person that any 15-20-minute stay in a place exposed to the sun is fraught with a skin burn (not protected by an appropriate cream).
Temperature differences between daytime and nighttime are very pronounced. During the day the atmosphere is hot, in the evening it quickly cools down, at night you can walk in a light breeze and at temperatures no higher than +23-25 °C.
Overall – not bad. It’s just a pity that museums and other various attractions are closed at this time…
The sun rises over Beijing at 4.45-4.50 am in June. And it sets below the horizon shortly before 8 pm. So the duration of daylight throughout the month is about 15 hours.
Here is the weather forecast in the Chinese capital for next 6 days — worldweather.wmo.int/ru/city.html?cityId=237.
Need to remember
By the way, keep in mind that despite the, to put it mildly, ambiguous weather, which is generally not suitable for excursions and sightseeing, the number of tourists in Beijing is only growing during June. First of all, Chinese tourists.
This happens because summer is a traditional vacation period in the Celestial Empire. This is also because the Chinese know better than anyone that it is better not to go to Beijing in July!
Because this month the probability of rainy but very hot weather increases to its maximum.
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What to take with you
At the beginning of summer, exclusively summer clothing will be in demand in Beijing. Both during the day and in the evenings, when tourists sometimes take to the streets not because “it’s necessary,” but in an attempt to freshen up a little.
The more sundresses, summer dresses and shirts you take with you – the better. Because you hardly want to wear something the next day that was completely soaked in sweat the previous day.
Shoes must be comfortable and sufficiently ventilated. Therefore, it is better to give up sneakers and even beautiful fashionable leather moccasins.
Instead, take light summer shoes, sandals, and similar sandals for your trip. Preferably with a raised sole – when you walk along the Great Wall of China, you will understand why. Here
Those protecting from direct sunlight will be in demand hats. Sunglasses and the same cream will come in handy – and you should use it literally every day.
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Even before the start of the trip, it is worth resolving some technical issues. First of all, think about the issue of communication, as well as access to the Internet due to the “Great Shield of China”.
We recommend installing an offline Chinese translator on your smartphone – the problem of communicating with the local population in China is still quite acute. It is also worth taking some money with you. cash yuan.
In case local terminals and ATMs refuse to accept your bank card, and payment applications on your smartphone pretend that they simply do not understand why they were downloaded.
Prices 2026
If you take a risky step and prefer a trip to China to a vacation in Turkey in June, then… you won’t go wrong. If not in a financial sense (you will most likely have to spend more), then in terms of the brightness of the impressions – definitely!
However, a lot depends on where exactly you are going on your trip from. If from Moscow, then you will spend about 50-55 thousand rubles on tickets to Beijing (per passenger, luggage included).
Moreover, the flights, which is nice, will be direct. Although still long – in the air in each direction you will have to carry out about 9 o’clock.
As for Beijing hotels, renting a room for two in June (breakfast included) will cost approximately 100 € per day. For example, this is how much it costs to stay at the very pleasant Holiday Inn Express Beijing Downtown. Located near the metro station (in the June heat this is a critical moment) and characterized by very friendly service. However, the staff’s English is not very good.
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In Beijing, excursions in English and sometimes even other languages (Russian is one of them) are not very expensive – so much so that one can wonder where so many polyglots “formed” in the Chinese capital.
In particular, for a guided walk through the Forbidden City you need to pay about 30 €. And for 25 € you will be taken (by bus) to the farthest section of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu, everything will be shown and explained there.
Things to do
There is no doubt that the first thing a foreign tourist who finds himself in Beijing will try to do is get to Tiananmen Square and try to get into the Forbidden City. At the risk of being misunderstood, we recommend you don’t do this.
Firstly, due to the really very hot weather. And secondly, because of the obviously huge number of other tourists who will try to do exactly the same thing.
However, it is possible that technically you will not be able to get inside Gugun. For a trivial reason – all tickets will be sold out.
If this happens, go up the hill of Jingshan Park, perhaps the best panoramic view of the Chinese capital. And do it at sunset – this way you will see the Forbidden City in an absolutely fantastic light, it will be as if bathed in the rays of the setting sun.
A good way to get to know Beijing and China in general is to walk through the vast Beihai Park. Which at the time they seemed to be enjoyed only by members of the imperial family.
Also in June, we will invite you to visit the Summer Imperial Palace on Kunming Lake. And take a very unusual step – visit the palace and the vast park of Gongfangfu.
Where in the summer there will also be a lot of tourists. But still not as much as in the Forbidden City!
Where to go
The most common, that is, almost traditional, entertainment for travelers today is traveling from Beijing to Xi’an (about 4.5 hours by fast train). Where you should admire the Big and Small Wild Goose Pagodas, the Terracotta Army (outside the city) and the beauty of Huangshan Park (far from the city, about 120 kilometers).
A slightly less traditional activity is driving from Beijing to Shanghai. Much more humid in June (150-200 mm of precipitation per month) because the place is subtropical. But at the same time, a little less hot.
In general, if you know for sure that you can “digest” such a climate without consequences, go for a ride. Because in Shanghai and near it there is something to see (at least the Suzhou Gardens are worth it)!
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