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Pittsburgh in June
What June is really like in Pittsburgh: 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 Pittsburgh. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 15 hours of daylight. Warm days and long evenings with free outdoor festivals downtown.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Pittsburgh: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 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 05:49
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:52
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm to hot and humid, with thunderstorms, free festivals downtown and the busiest time on the rivers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Three Rivers Arts Festival — free art and music downtown (usually early June)
- Pittsburgh Pride (usually 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.
Zoo · North Side
National Aviary
In Allegheny Commons Park, the National Aviary houses hundreds of birds, many in free-flight rooms where you walk among them, including a tropical rainforest, a wetlands room and an outdoor area for Andean condors.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Rainy day
Experience · Mount Washington
Duquesne Incline
Ride up just before sunset and stay until the city lights come on; look through the window into the old winding machinery at the top.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Kids
- After dark
Market · Strip District
Strip District
Along Penn Avenue, family-run shops such as the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company, fishmongers, bakeries, coffee roasters and Asian grocers sell food from shops that once supplied the city's wholesale produce trade.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Iconic
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Landmark · North Shore
PNC Park
Walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge from downtown before the game, and pick seats on the third-base side for the skyline view.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 15°C and 13 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
It is one of the best months to visit Pittsburgh. Warm days and long evenings with free outdoor festivals downtown.
+How warm is Pittsburgh in June?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in June?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.