June - August

Summertime in China runs from June to August and is the hottest time of the year with temperatures in cities such as Beijing reaching the high 90`s. The average daily temperatures in most places during the summer is between 77F - 91F, this is also the rainy season in most areas especially in the south and eastern cities. The four cities Wuhan, Tianjin, Chongqing and Nanchang are considered the `four furnaces` in the country and experience hot, humid summers. This is a wonderful time of year to enjoy many outdoor activities and attractions when the flowers are blooming and the hills are covered with a vibrant green. The country offers many festivals that take place in the summer, hiking in the mountains and water activities.

Summertime is peak season when many tourists like to travel to China, airfare prices and hotel prices are at their highest this time of year. Typhoon and Monsoon season take place from mid-June to September and affects the southeast and up in the mountain areas, outdoor activities and travel plans can be delayed at this time with frequent downpours and thunderstorms.