Where to go in June
June splits the world in 2. Parts of Africa are dry and warm. Zambia averages 0.7 rain days and highs of 24.5°C, and Angola has 0 rain days. Tanzania, Madagascar and Zimbabwe also score well. In Europe, Gibraltar leads with 2.4 rain days, while Italy, Croatia and France reach about 26°C. Chile, Mongolia and Fiji, where the sea is 27.9°C, are other good picks. Avoid Thailand and India this month. Highs are above 34°C, with 17 to 20 rain days. Haiti and Ghana are similar. Mauritania is dry but reaches 39.7°C.
Top picks
Best places to go in June
Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.
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1.Angola
9.9/10Africa
Top score of 9.9: no rain, 11 hours of sun, highs of 26°C, but nights drop to 9°C.
- High / low
- 26°C / 9°C
- Rain days
- 0
- Sun daily
- 11.0 hrs
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2.Zambia
9.9/10Africa
Top score of 9.9. Highs of 24.5°C, lows of 13.5°C, 3 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun.
- High / low
- 25°C / 14°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 10.5 hrs
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3.Gibraltar
9.5/10Europe
Top score of 9.5, with highs of 23.7°C, 13.1 sun hours a day and just 2.4 rain days.
- High / low
- 24°C / 18°C
- Rain days
- 2
- Sun daily
- 13.1 hrs
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4.Chile
9.4/10Americas
Highs around 20°C, rain on about 3 days.
- High / low
- 20°C / 9°C
- Rain days
- 3
- Sun daily
- 8.7 hrs
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5.Madagascar
9.4/10Africa
Highs around 19°C, rain on about 3 days.
- High / low
- 19°C / 8°C
- Rain days
- 3
- Sun daily
- 9.6 hrs
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6.Mongolia
8.9/10Asia
Scores 8.9. Warm highs of 24.6°C, 11.6 sun hours and only 21 mm of rain.
- High / low
- 25°C / 12°C
- Rain days
- 5
- Sun daily
- 11.6 hrs
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7.Paraguay
8.7/10Americas
Scores 8.7, with mild 25°C highs, lows near 17°C and only 50 mm of rain.
- High / low
- 25°C / 17°C
- Rain days
- 6
- Sun daily
- 8.0 hrs
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8.Fiji
8.5/10Oceania
Scores 8.5, with only 4.9 rain days, 51 mm of rain and sea water near 28°C.
- High / low
- 28°C / 21°C
- Rain days
- 5
- Sun daily
- 9.9 hrs
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9.Turkey
8.4/10Asia
Scores 8.4. Warm highs of 25°C and 13.3 sun hours, though 8 rain days is more than late summer.
- High / low
- 25°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 8
- Sun daily
- 13.3 hrs
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10.Italy
8.3/10Europe
Top score of 8.3, with highs near 26°C, 13.2 sun hours a day and only 8.3 rain days.
- High / low
- 26°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 8
- Sun daily
- 13.2 hrs
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11.Montenegro
8.2/10Europe
Scores 8.2, with warm highs of 26°C, 13 sun hours and just 66 mm of rain.
- High / low
- 26°C / 16°C
- Rain days
- 9
- Sun daily
- 13.0 hrs
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12.Israel
7.5/10Asia
Highs around 31°C, rain on about 1 days.
- High / low
- 31°C / 18°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 13.2 hrs
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13.Canada
7.4/10Americas
Highs around 24°C, rain on about 13 days.
- High / low
- 24°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 13
- Sun daily
- 10.8 hrs
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14.Papua New Guinea
7.0/10Oceania
Highs around 22°C, rain on about 24 days.
- High / low
- 22°C / 18°C
- Rain days
- 24
- Sun daily
- 9.5 hrs
June
Warm & sunny
Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.
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Angola 9.9/10Highs 26°C · 0 rain days
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Zambia 9.9/10Highs 25°C · 1 rain days
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Mongolia 8.9/10Highs 25°C · 5 rain days
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Fiji 8.5/10Highs 28°C · 5 rain days
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Spain 7.7/10Highs 30°C · 5 rain days
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Cyprus 7.6/10Highs 29°C · 5 rain days
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Israel 7.5/10Highs 31°C · 1 rain days
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Vatican City 7.3/10Highs 29°C · 6 rain days
June
Short-haul from Europe
Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.
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Gibraltar 9.5/10Highs 24°C · 2 rain days
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Turkey 8.4/10Highs 25°C · 8 rain days
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Italy 8.3/10Highs 26°C · 8 rain days
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Montenegro 8.2/10Highs 26°C · 9 rain days
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Croatia 7.9/10Highs 26°C · 10 rain days
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France 7.9/10Highs 26°C · 11 rain days
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Poland 7.9/10Highs 24°C · 10 rain days
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Belgium 7.8/10Highs 22°C · 10 rain days
Honest advice
Toughest weather in June
Places where the weather is usually at its worst this month.
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Thailand 0.9/10
Very hot: highs around 35 °C.
For better weather, try Mongolia · 8.9/10 · highs 25°C
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Haiti 0.9/10
Monsoon season: rain on about 18 days.
For better weather, try Bermuda · 7.1/10 · highs 25°C
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India 1.4/10
Very hot: highs around 34 °C.
For better weather, try Israel · 7.5/10 · highs 31°C
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Mauritania 3.4/10
Very hot: highs around 40 °C.
For better weather, try Gibraltar · 9.5/10 · highs 24°C
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Ghana 3.4/10
Monsoon season: rain on about 20 days.
For better weather, try Angola · 9.9/10 · highs 26°C
Side by side
June weather comparison: top 10 destinations
Average weather of each destination's main city this month, and our month score out of 10.
| Destination | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Sun hrs/day | Sea temp | June score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 26°C | 9°C | 0 mm | 11.0 hrs | – | 9.9 |
| Zambia | 25°C | 14°C | 3 mm | 10.5 hrs | Inland | 9.9 |
| Gibraltar | 24°C | 18°C | 9 mm | 13.1 hrs | Inland | 9.5 |
| Chile | 20°C | 9°C | 27 mm | 8.7 hrs | – | 9.4 |
| Madagascar | 19°C | 8°C | 16 mm | 9.6 hrs | – | 9.4 |
| Mongolia | 25°C | 12°C | 21 mm | 11.6 hrs | Inland | 8.9 |
| Paraguay | 25°C | 17°C | 50 mm | 8.0 hrs | Inland | 8.7 |
| Fiji | 28°C | 21°C | 51 mm | 9.9 hrs | 28°C | 8.5 |
| Turkey | 25°C | 13°C | 41 mm | 13.3 hrs | – | 8.4 |
| Italy | 26°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 13.2 hrs | – | 8.3 |
FAQ
Travelling in June
Where is the best place to go in June?
Zambia and Angola top our June list, both with a score of 9.9. Both are warm and almost dry. Zambia has highs of about 24.5°C and only 0.7 rain days. Angola reaches about 26.2°C with 0 rain days. Tanzania is also a strong choice, at around 27.8°C with 0.5 rain days.
Is Thailand good in June?
No, June is a poor month for Thailand. It scores only 0.9 out of 10. Highs reach about 35.1°C, and there are around 19.5 rain days, so most days are hot and wet. India is similar, with a score of 1.4, highs of about 34.2°C and 16.6 rain days.
Is Europe good in June?
Yes, June is a good month for much of southern Europe. Gibraltar scores best at 9.5, with highs near 23.7°C and only 2.4 rain days. Italy, Montenegro, Croatia and France are warmer, at about 26°C. They also get more showers, from 8.3 rain days in Italy to 11.3 in France.
Where is the sea warm enough to swim in June?
Fiji is your best bet for warm sea in June. The water is about 27.9°C and air highs reach around 28.1°C. Fiji scores 8.5 out of 10. Expect some rain, with about 4.9 rain days in the month.
Is Mauritania good to visit in June?
No, we advise against Mauritania in June. It is very dry, with only 0.3 rain days. But highs reach about 39.7°C, which is too hot for most sightseeing. It scores 3.4 out of 10. Ghana gets the same score for the opposite reason: about 20.1 rain days.