Where to go by month

Where to go in June

June starts the northern summer: long days and midnight sun in the Nordics and Iceland, warm seas in the Mediterranean and the start of the dry season in East and southern Africa.

128 countries and territories are in their best season in June, based on each guide’s best time to visit. Temperatures are monthly averages for the capital or main city, so coasts and mountains will differ.

Top picks for June

Western EuropeFranceFrom Paris cafés to Provence villagesParis 19°C avgabout US$200/dayBest: Apr – Jun / Sep – OctSouthern EuropeSpainTapas hours and late-night plazasMadrid 22°C avgabout US$160/dayBest: Apr – Jun / Sep – OctNorth AmericaUSARoad trips that go on for daysWashington D.C. 23°C avgabout US$250/dayBest: May-SepSouthern EuropeItalyEvery town has a masterpieceRome 23°C avgabout US$200/dayBest: Apr – Jun / Sep – OctMiddle EastTurkeyTwo continents, one long breakfastAnkara 22°C avgabout US$160/dayBest: Apr-OctWestern EuropeGermanyFrom Bavarian castles to Berlin nightsBerlin 19°C avgabout US$177/dayBest: May-SepNorthern EuropeUnited KingdomCastles, pubs and green hillsLondon 17°C avgabout US$235/dayBest: May-SepCentral EuropeAustriaMountain air and coffee-house afternoonsVienna 20°C avgabout US$172/dayBest: Jun-SepSouthern EuropeGreeceWhitewashed islands and ancient stonesAthens 26°C avgabout US$177/dayBest: May – OctSoutheast AsiaMalaysiaStreet food capital of the tropicsKuala Lumpur 28°C avgabout US$75/dayBest: Mar-OctNorth AmericaCanadaBig nature, bigger distancesOttawa 19°C avgabout US$215/dayBest: Jun-SepWestern EuropeNetherlandsLife happens on a bicycleAmsterdam 17°C avgabout US$183/dayBest: Apr-Sep

Everywhere in season in June

By region, with the average temperature in the capital or main city.

Europe 56

Asia 15

The Americas 9

Africa 19

The Middle East 2

The Pacific & Indian Ocean 23

The Caribbean 4

Plan by month

Seasons vary within large countries, and weather is never guaranteed. Check each guide’s “Best time to visit” section and current travel advice before you book.