Month guide · Cinque Terre · Italy
Cinque Terre in June
What June is really like in Cinque Terre: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Cinque Terre. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 15.5 hours of daylight. Swimming season starts and the villages fill up; book accommodation well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 15.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Cinque Terre: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with May (22°C (72°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:37
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:06
- Daylight
- About 15.5 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and very crowded, with the warmest sea; trains and trails are packed around midday.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Feast of San Giovanni Battista, Monterosso's patron saint (24 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Riomaggiore
Madonna di Montenero sanctuary
High on the ridge above Riomaggiore, at about 340 metres, this hilltop sanctuary has a terrace with one of the widest views in the area, from the Punta Mesco headland beyond Monterosso to the islands off Porto Venere.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours round trip
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Free
- Nature
Religious site · Monterosso al Mare
Madonna di Soviore sanctuary
Allow about 1.5 hours to walk up; you can return the same way or by the local bus.
- Time needed
- 3 hours round trip
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Free
- History
Experience · Levanto to Porto Venere
Ferry along the Cinque Terre coast
From spring to autumn, ferries run along the coast between Levanto, Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Porto Venere and La Spezia, stopping at every village except hilltop Corniglia.
- Time needed
- 2–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Experience · Levanto
Levanto–Bonassola–Framura cycle path
Pack swimwear: side paths lead down to small beaches between the tunnels.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
- Free
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cinque Terre.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 17°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
It is one of the best months to visit Cinque Terre. Swimming season starts and the villages fill up; book accommodation well ahead.
+How warm is Cinque Terre in June?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cinque Terre in June?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.