June Overview:
June sees the onset of real summer weather in China. It is also one of the wettest months of the year for all of China. The temps start to tick upward and the humidity will bring out the forhead sweat. It's still cooler and less humid than July or August, but you'll still need your hankie to dab at the brow.
Northern China, such as Beijing and Harbin are going to feel drier than central and southern China where the humidity will really start to settle in this month.
June Weather:
- Beijing: the average daytime temp is 86F (30C), the average number of rainy days is 10.
- Harbin: the average daytime temp is 79F (26C), the average number of rainy days is 13.
- Xi'An: the average daytime temp is 90F (32C), the average number of rainy days is 8.
- Shanghai: the average daytime temp is 82F (28C), the average number of rainy days is 14.
- Guangzhou: the average daytime temp is 88F (31C), the average number of rainy days is 20.
- Guilin: the average daytime temp is 87F (30C), the average number of rainy days is 18.
- See charts for Ave Temperatures in Major Cities
- See charts for Ave # of Rainy Days/Month
June Packing Suggestions:
Unless you get chilly in air-conditioning (and I do!) you can forget the layers. You'll be warm everywhere you go exept for high elevations. As stated, June is one of the wettest months in China so you'll need to be prepared.
- comfortable and easy-dry shoes
- light and airy base layer - shorts, short-sleeve shirts. China is very casual so you'll be hard-pressed to be under-dressed. Sleeveless tops and shorts are suitable for women as well.
- rain gear - but if you don't bring it, you'll be able to buy it easily
Visiting China in June - Pros:
- I like traveling when it's warm, it makes packing a lot easier and less bulky - more room for souvenirs!
- Many schools are still in session in early June so you'll still miss the summer holiday travel season and there aren't any big Chinese national holidays so domestic travel should be relatively easy to book
Visiting China in June - Cons:
If you melt in heat and humidity, then June, (as well as July and August) is not the time to travel to China.
But look on the bright side, almost everywhere is air-conditioned so you'll be able to cool off. Enjoy China in June!
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