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Beacon in June
Beacon warms up: highs climb to 79°F (26°C), from 70°F in May, with lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (122 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What June feels like
Highs settle around 79°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Lows average 59°F (15°C).
With 79% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.8 in (122 mm) across the month.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and September & October).
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 59 min of daylight.
- Humidity season begins: 79% on average, up from 79% in May.
- Comfort slips from 82/100 in May to 74/100.
- June sits inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes79°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics79% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes4.8 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Beacon in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bannerman Castle
Guided tours of a ruined arsenal on Pollepel Island in the Hudson.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best May–Oct.
Mount Beacon Park
Steep climb past incline-railway ruins to a fire tower with river views.
Why now June scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Storm King Art Center
500-acre sculpture park with large-scale works across fields and hills.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 4.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Dia Beacon
Minimalist and conceptual art in a former Nabisco box factory near the station.
Hudson Valley Brewery
Brewery known for sour IPAs, with a taproom in an old factory.
Nearby in June
- Manhattan in June~50 mi · highs 78°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hudson in June~52 mi · highs 78°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- New York City in June~55 mi · highs 73°F, 4.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Philadelphia in June~124 mi · highs 81°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Beacon in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Beacon?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 82 in May and September & October. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain. June is inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Beacon in June?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Beacon in June?
Yes: about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.4 in (1229 mm).
What should I pack for Beacon in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (79°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (79% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (4.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Hudson Valley by Rail Apr – Nov
Planning Beacon in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.