01Weather
Shanghai weather in June
Afternoons in June average 29.3 °C (85 °F) and nights cool to 22.4 °C (72 °F). The month brings about 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain spread over roughly 15 days. Compared with May it is 2.8 °C warmer; July is 4.6 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical June | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 34 °C / 93 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 25 °C / 77 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 19 °C / 66 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 13.9 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 49 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest June day 2016–2025 | 38.0 °C / 17.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 June | 04:50 | 18:53 | 14.0 h |
| 15 June | 04:49 | 18:59 | 14.2 h |
| 30 June | 04:53 | 19:02 | 14.2 h |
Daylight grows by about 12 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Shanghai).
03Crowds
How busy Shanghai is in June
moderate The main sights are moderate in June. What drives it:
- plum rain season (meiyu) mid-June to early July
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Shanghai International Film Festival
04Public holidays
Public holidays in June 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2027 | Dragon Boat Festival |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Shanghai in June
Every year in June
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai International Film Festival | June | culture |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June, Suzhou Creek races | holiday |
07Packing
What to pack for Shanghai in June
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- something for heat: 14 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
June is warm and increasingly humid, with afternoons around 28 °C and the meiyu plum rains starting mid-month, bringing weeks of grey drizzle on about thirteen days. The Film Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival, a three-day holiday with races on Suzhou Creek, fall this month. Hotels discount as the rains set in. Indoor attractions and the Metro make it workable.
Disneyland's summer season begins. The Yangtze River delta's humidity is at its most tiring. The malls along Nanjing Road and the museums are the afternoon circuit. Daylight passes fourteen hours. The rains usually end in the first half of July. For the heat, the summer holidays and the typhoon season, see July.
09Compare
Shanghai month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 °C | 3 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 11 °C | 4 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| March | 17 °C | 8 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 22 °C | 14 °C | 11 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 26 °C | 18 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| June | 29 °C | 22 °C | 15 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 34 °C | 27 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 34 °C | 27 °C | 14 | – | busy | Mixed |
| September | 30 °C | 23 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 24 °C | 17 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| November | 19 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| December | 12 °C | 5 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about June? See the best time to visit Shanghai.
10Elsewhere
June in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul in June | 28 °C | 17 |
| Beijing in June | 33 °C | 9 |
| Kyoto in June | 29 °C | 11 |
| Tokyo in June | 27 °C | 12 |
| Bangkok in June | 35 °C | 21 |
| Singapore in June | 32 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Shanghai in June: your questions
Is June a good time to visit Shanghai?
June is a good month to visit Shanghai. Daytime highs average 29 °C (85 °F), rain falls on about 15 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Shanghai in June?
Expect warm days around 29 °C (85 °F) and nights near 22 °C (72 °F). One June in ten brings afternoons above 34 °C, and one in ten stays below 25 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in June?
June brings about 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain over roughly 15 days, which is wet by Shanghai standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 49 percent.
What should I wear in Shanghai in June?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Shanghai crowded in June?
The main sights are moderate in June. Main drivers: plum rain season (meiyu) mid-June to early July; Dragon Boat Festival; Shanghai International Film Festival.
What time does it get dark in Shanghai in June?
Around the middle of June the sun sets at about 18:59 and rises at 04:49, giving 14.2 hours of daylight.