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New York City in June
New York City warms up: highs climb to 73°F (23°C), from 63°F in May, with lows of 63°F (17°C) and about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain.
It scores 72/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 4.5 in (115 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What June feels like
Warm afternoons near 73°F (23°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 63°F (17°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.5 in (115 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 July – October).
- First warm month: highs reach 73°F, up from 63°F in May.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 54 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from May.
- Comfort slips from 79/100 in May to 72/100.
- June sits inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in New York City in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Brooklyn Bridge
1883 bridge with a pedestrian promenade over the East River.
Why now June scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
The Met Cloisters
Medieval art in reassembled monastery cloisters above the Hudson.
The High Line
Elevated rail-line park with gardens and Hudson River views.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 4.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The Campbell
Restored 1920s office of a tycoon, now a cocktail bar inside Grand Central.
Chelsea Market
Food hall in the old Nabisco factory at the High Line's south end.
Nearby in June
- Manhattan in June~5 mi · highs 78°F, 4.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Beacon in June~55 mi · highs 79°F, 4.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Philadelphia in June~81 mi · highs 81°F, 4.8 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hudson in June~107 mi · highs 78°F, 4.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Brooklyn, DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights and Midtown Manhattan.
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.
New York City in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit New York City?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 72/100 against a best of 81 in May and July – October. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain. June is inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
How hot is New York City in June?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in New York City in June?
Some: about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.7 in (1313 mm).
What should I pack for New York City in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on New York City
Routes in season in June
- Hudson Valley by Rail Apr – Nov
Planning New York City in June?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.