Month guide · New York City · United States
New York City in June
What June is really like in New York City: 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 New York City. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Warm to hot, with long evenings and the start of outdoor summer concerts and theatre.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in New York City: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 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 05:24
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:29
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid, with Pride, Fourth of July fireworks, free outdoor concerts and theatre, and busy beaches.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- NYC Pride March (usually the last Sunday in June)
- Tribeca Festival (usually June)
- Museum Mile Festival (usually early June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Gallery · Upper East Side
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's white spiral on Fifth Avenue, opened in 1959, is a work of art in itself: a continuous ramp climbs around a central atrium to a skylight.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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Market · Chelsea
Chelsea Market
Come for an early weekday lunch; at weekend lunchtimes the corridor is shoulder to shoulder.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Museum · Lower East Side
Tenement Museum
Guided tours through restored apartments on Orchard Street tell the stories of real immigrant families — Irish, German, Italian, Jewish, Chinese and Puerto Rican among them — who lived in these tenements from the 1860s into the late 20th century.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
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Park · Central Park
Central Park
Walk or cycle from Columbus Circle to Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge, then leave by the Met on Fifth Avenue.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 18°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit New York City?
It is one of the best months to visit New York City. Warm to hot, with long evenings and the start of outdoor summer concerts and theatre.
+How warm is New York City in June?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in New York City in June?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.