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Manhattan in June
Manhattan warms up: highs climb to 78°F (26°C), from 69°F in May, with lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (117 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs settle around 78°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 60°F (16°C).
With 79% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 4.6 in (117 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and September & October).
- First warm month: highs reach 78°F, up from 69°F in May.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 55 min of daylight.
- Humidity season begins: 79% on average, up from 80% in May.
- Comfort slips from 83/100 in May to 76/100.
- Our NYC Cultural Weekend route recommends Sep – Nov, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics79% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Manhattan in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Top of the Rock
Open-air decks atop Rockefeller Center with a clear view of the Empire State Building and Central Park.
Why now June scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
High Line
Elevated rail-line park with plantings, public art and Hudson views from Gansevoort St to Hudson Yards.
Why now Highs near 78°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Russ & Daughters
Fourth-generation appetizing shop for smoked fish, bagels and babka.
Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli serving hand-cut pastrami on rye since 1888.
The Dead Rabbit
Irish pub and cocktail parlor in the Financial District, known for its Irish coffee.
Nearby in June
- New York City in June~5 mi · highs 73°F, 4.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Beacon in June~50 mi · highs 79°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Philadelphia in June~85 mi · highs 81°F, 4.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hudson in June~102 mi · highs 78°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
These averages also cover Museum Mile.
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.
Manhattan in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Manhattan?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 83 in May and September & October. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain. Our NYC Cultural Weekend route recommends Sep – Nov, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Manhattan in June?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Manhattan in June?
Some: about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.7 in (1236 mm).
What should I pack for Manhattan in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (79% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Manhattan
Planning Manhattan in June?
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