June signifies the arrival of summer in
Beijing with the city warming up to a maximum of 30.2°C (86.4°F). There is a shift in the city's weather dynamics as rainfall nearly doubles from
May's volume to 78mm (3.07"). The city achieves its annual peak daylight hours, but the UV index also reaches a yearly high. Outdoor activities require ample sun protection. Despite the heat, city life pulsates with energy.
Temperature
June in Beijing comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from a warm 26°C (78.8°F) in May to a hot 30.2°C (86.4°F). The average low-temperature in Beijing during June nights is a comfortable 18.8°C (65.8°F).
Heat index
Throughout June, the heat index is estimated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Humidity
In June, the average relative humidity in Beijing,
China, is 61%.
Rainfall
In Beijing, China, during June, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Beijing, there are 70.6 rainfall days, and 572mm (22.52") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
With an average of 15h and 0min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 19:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:49 and sunset at 19:47 CST.
Sunshine
In Beijing, China, the average sunshine in June is 8.7h.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Beijing are June and
July, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 9 in June transforms into this advice:
Immediate damage can occur to skin and eyes if left unprotected. Always take necessary precautions. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Following every swim or outdoor workout, a sunscreen with an SPF of not less than 30 should be liberally applied and re-applied frequently, even on overcast days.