Month guide · St. Louis · United States
St. Louis in June
What June is really like in St. Louis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: David Hinkson, http://www.trailnet.org/, Public domain
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Hot and humid, with outdoor theatre season starting in Forest Park.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in St. Louis: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (25°C (77°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:35
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:27
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid days, free outdoor Shakespeare, the Muny, Cardinals games and Fourth of July fireworks at the Arch.
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
- Shakespeare Festival St. Louis — free outdoor performances in Forest Park (usually June)
- The Muny outdoor musical theatre season (usually mid-June to August)
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.
Gallery · Grand Center
Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Tadao Ando's minimalist concrete building, with a shallow reflecting pool and natural light, hosts changing exhibitions alongside permanent works by Richard Serra and Ellsworth Kelly.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Downtown
National Blues Museum
Check the calendar for live performances, which bring the exhibits to life.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Landmark · Downtown
Gateway Arch
Eero Saarinen's stainless-steel arch, completed in 1965, rises 192 metres over the Mississippi and is the tallest arch in the world.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
Park · Forest Park
Forest Park
Rent a bike or walk the paved loop of about 10 km to link the museums, and stop at the Grand Basin below the art museum.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 19°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit St. Louis?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit St. Louis?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid, with outdoor theatre season starting in Forest Park.
+How warm is St. Louis in June?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in St. Louis in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.