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Val d'Orcia in June
Val d'Orcia warms up: highs climb to 81°F (27°C), from 70°F in May, with lows of 58°F (14°C) and about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain.
At 94/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs settle around 81°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 58°F (14°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
About 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's June.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 10 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is one of Val d'Orcia's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by July, the score drops to 84/100.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 10 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from May.
- Comfort improves from 86/100 in May to 94/100.
- June sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 58°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Val d'Orcia in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
Romanesque abbey in a valley below Montalcino.
Fortezza di Montalcino
14th-century fortress with an enoteca for Brunello di Montalcino tastings.
Pienza
Renaissance town rebuilt by Pope Pius II, with pecorino shops and valley views.
Castello Banfi
Large Brunello estate with tastings, a glass museum and restaurant.
Osteria Acquacheta
Tiny osteria serving bistecca and pecorino at shared tables.
Nearby in June
- Siena in June~24 mi · highs 83°F, 1.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Chianti in June~39 mi · highs 84°F, 1.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Florence in June~52 mi · highs 84°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Piran in June~193 mi · highs 79°F, 2.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
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.
Val d'Orcia in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Val d'Orcia?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. June is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends.
How hot is Val d'Orcia in June?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Val d'Orcia in June?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.8 in (782 mm).
What should I pack for Val d'Orcia in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 58°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Val d'Orcia
Routes in season in June
- Tuscany Hill Towns Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Val d'Orcia 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.