Where to go in June
June splits the world in two. South of the equator, it's dry-season winter, and that's good news for safaris: Namibia stays rainless with highs near 23°C, Zambia and Tanzania offer dry air and wildlife-friendly heat around 24-28°C, and Zimbabwe and Madagascar add cool, clear days. Cape Verde and Angola pair warm temperatures with almost no rain. In Europe, Portugal, Gibraltar and Montenegro move into reliable summer, with Montenegro reaching 28.8°C. Turkey and Mongolia also hit their stride. Meanwhile, the Gulf and South Asia turn punishing: Kuwait and the UAE climb past 42°C, Thailand gets 19.5 rain days, and Mauritania bakes at nearly 40°C.
Top picks
Best places to go in June
Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.
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1.Cape Verde
10.0/10Africa
Highs around 24°C, rain on about 0 days.
- High / low
- 24°C / 23°C
- Rain days
- 0
- Sun daily
- 11.6 hrs
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2.Zambia
9.9/10Africa
Top score of 9.9, with dry, cool weather: 24.5°C highs, just 0.7 rain days and 10.5 sun hours.
- High / low
- 25°C / 14°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 10.5 hrs
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3.Angola
9.5/10Africa
Top score of 9.5; almost no rain (1mm, 0.1 days) and cooler, dry highs of 27°C.
- High / low
- 27°C / 20°C
- Rain days
- 0
- Sun daily
- 10.7 hrs
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4.Gibraltar
9.5/10Europe
Top score of 9.5, highs of 23.7°C, just 2.4 rain days and 13.1 sun hours, the most of any month.
- High / low
- 24°C / 18°C
- Rain days
- 2
- Sun daily
- 13.1 hrs
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5.Peru
8.8/10Americas
One of the top scores at 8.8, with dry Lima weather and no measurable rain days.
- High / low
- 20°C / 15°C
- Rain days
- 0
- Sun daily
- 10.1 hrs
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6.Paraguay
8.7/10Americas
Scores 8.7 with cooler highs of 25°C and just 6.4 rain days, the driest stretch of the year.
- High / low
- 25°C / 17°C
- Rain days
- 6
- Sun daily
- 8.0 hrs
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7.Portugal
8.5/10Europe
Score of 8.5, highs of 21.8°C, 13 hours of sun and sea warming to 17.9°C.
- High / low
- 22°C / 15°C
- Rain days
- 8
- Sun daily
- 13.0 hrs
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8.Turkey
8.4/10Asia
Score of 8.4, highs reach 25°C with 13.3 sun hours a day and just 8 rain days.
- High / low
- 25°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 8
- Sun daily
- 13.3 hrs
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9.Tonga
8.2/10Oceania
Score of 8.2 with just 9.1 rain days and a high of 25°C make for dry, mild weather.
- High / low
- 25°C / 24°C
- Rain days
- 9
- Sun daily
- 9.1 hrs
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10.Montenegro
8.1/10Europe
Scores 8.1, with hot 28.8°C days, low rainfall of 58mm and 13.1 hours of sunshine daily.
- High / low
- 29°C / 18°C
- Rain days
- 7
- Sun daily
- 13.1 hrs
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11.Bermuda
8.0/10Americas
Scores 8, highs reach 24.8°C and sea warms to 24.9°C for comfortable swimming.
- High / low
- 25°C / 24°C
- Rain days
- 15
- Sun daily
- 11.6 hrs
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12.Mongolia
8.0/10Asia
Score 8 with warm 22°C highs and 12.1 sun hours, before the heaviest summer rain arrives.
- High / low
- 22°C / 10°C
- Rain days
- 10
- Sun daily
- 12.1 hrs
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13.Fiji
7.9/10Oceania
Score 7.9, with only 4.9 rain days, highs of 28°C and 9.9 sun hours make for dry, comfortable conditions.
- High / low
- 28°C / 21°C
- Rain days
- 5
- Sun daily
- 9.9 hrs
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14.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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15.Australia
7.2/10Oceania
Highs around 17°C, rain on about 10 days, sea 20°C.
- High / low
- 17°C / 9°C
- Rain days
- 10
- Sun daily
- 8.2 hrs
June
Warm & sunny
Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.
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Zambia 9.9/10Highs 25°C · 1 rain days
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Angola 9.5/10Highs 27°C · 0 rain days
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Fiji 7.9/10Highs 28°C · 5 rain days
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Italy 7.9/10Highs 29°C · 6 rain days
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Spain 7.7/10Highs 30°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
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Armenia 7.1/10Highs 30°C · 5 rain days
June
Beach weather
Coast with the sea at 22 °C or warmer.
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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Portugal 8.5/10Highs 22°C · 8 rain days
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Turkey 8.4/10Highs 25°C · 8 rain days
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Montenegro 8.1/10Highs 29°C · 7 rain days
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San Marino 8.0/10Highs 25°C · 10 rain days
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Albania 7.9/10Highs 28°C · 7 rain days
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Croatia 7.9/10Highs 26°C · 11 rain days
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France 7.9/10Highs 26°C · 11 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 · 8.0/10 · highs 22°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 Cape Verde · 10.0/10 · highs 24°C
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United Arab Emirates 3.5/10
Very hot: highs around 42 °C.
For better weather, try Armenia · 7.1/10 · highs 30°C
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Saudi Arabia 3.5/10
Very hot: highs around 41 °C.
For better weather, try Israel · 7.5/10 · highs 31°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | 24°C | 23°C | 1 mm | 11.6 hrs | – | 10.0 |
| Zambia | 25°C | 14°C | 3 mm | 10.5 hrs | Inland | 9.9 |
| Angola | 27°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 10.7 hrs | 25°C | 9.5 |
| Gibraltar | 24°C | 18°C | 9 mm | 13.1 hrs | Inland | 9.5 |
| Peru | 20°C | 15°C | 1 mm | 10.1 hrs | 19°C | 8.8 |
| Paraguay | 25°C | 17°C | 50 mm | 8.0 hrs | Inland | 8.7 |
| Portugal | 22°C | 15°C | 50 mm | 13.0 hrs | 18°C | 8.5 |
| Turkey | 25°C | 13°C | 41 mm | 13.3 hrs | – | 8.4 |
| Tonga | 25°C | 24°C | 102 mm | 9.1 hrs | – | 8.2 |
| Montenegro | 29°C | 18°C | 58 mm | 13.1 hrs | – | 8.1 |
FAQ
Travelling in June
Where is warm and dry in June?
Cape Verde and Namibia are the top picks. Cape Verde hits a high of 23.8°C with almost no rain, just 0.2 rain days. Namibia is similar, with a high of 23.4°C and zero rain days. Both offer steady, dry heat without the extremes seen elsewhere this month.
Is Thailand good in June?
No, June is one of the tougher months for Thailand. Highs reach 35.1°C and rain falls on about 19.5 days, meaning wet afternoons are common. Travellers who go anyway should expect heat and frequent downpours rather than dry sightseeing days.
Where is the weather toughest in June?
Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates see the most extreme heat. Kuwait reaches a high of 42.6°C and the UAE 42°C, both with zero rain days. Mauritania is close behind at 39.7°C. These are dry-heat extremes, not wet conditions.
Is Portugal good in June?
Yes, Portugal scores well for June with a high of 21.8°C and a sea temperature of 17.9°C. Rain still falls on about 7.6 days, so pack a light layer, but overall conditions suit beach and city travel alike.
Where has warm sea water in June?
Angola has the warmest sea in the data, at 24.7°C, paired with a dry high of 27.3°C and almost no rain, just 0.1 rain days. Peru's sea is cooler at 19°C, useful if you prefer milder swimming conditions.