Looking for the perfect summer getaway? Whether you’re trying to beat the heat or visit the hottest cities in America, we’ve got all the weather information you’ll need to plan your perfect trip. From beaches to national parks to city breaks, you can do just about anything in June in the United States. Try hiking, surfing lessons, going on a wine tour, or seeing a music festival. Try an outdoor barbecue or bike around some scenic trails. Rent a motorhome and take a road trip. June is the time to enjoy the great outdoors and all that this beautiful country has to offer.
Temperature
Temperatures are warm to hot in most places in the United States in June. You will usually be sweating during the day in June and the nights offer cooler temperatures to help you relax. But June 1 also marks the beginning of the hurricane season, for both the Atlantic and the eastern Pacific. Both hurricane seasons last until November 30. In general, there is a greater potential for hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean to make landfall in coastal states, from Florida to Maine, as well as along the Gulf Coast states such as Texas and Louisiana.
Bottom line, if you’re planning a beach vacation, consider the potential for hurricanes from June to November. Major hurricanes will be covered in the news, so you should be able to prepare if you are planning a trip to one of these areas.
Elsewhere, June sees hot, dry temperatures during the day in the southwest and desert regions, with very cool nighttime temperatures. If you’re touring a few places, June is a great month to see the variety of weather in popular US cities.
Considerations
Keep in mind that June is the beginning of summer for most people – kids get out of school and many people may be planning family vacations or may have family reunions. June is also a popular wedding month in the United States, so many people can travel to these celebrations, especially for popular weddings. If you are looking for a warm-weather vacation, you may want to escape to Las Vegas, Florida, New Orleans, or Hawaii. However, if you are trying to stay cool, there are many cities to visit with more moderate temperatures, such as San Francisco or Chicago.
No matter what type of trip you choose, you should be able to find a great place to visit somewhere in the United States.
Averages
At a glance: June average temperatures for the top 10 tourist destinations in the United States (high / low):
- Ciudad de Nueva York: 79 F / 64 F (26 C / 18 C)
- Los Ángeles: 77 F / 60 F (25 C / 16 C)
- Chicago: 79 F / 57 F (26 C / 14 C)
- Washington, DC: 84 F / 62 F (29 C / 17 C)
- Las Vegas: 100 F / 69 F (37.7 C / 20.5 C)
- San Francisco: 68 F / 53 F (20 C / 12 C)
- Hawái: 87 F / 73 F (31 C / 23 C)
- Gran Cañón: 81 F / 47 F (27 C / 8 C)
- Florida: 91 F / 71 F (32.7 C / 21.6 C) *
- Nueva Orleans: 89 F / 74 F (32 C / 23 C)
* average temperature given for Orlando, Florida
