Best places to travel in June

12 destinations ranked by overall draw and how well June fits each.

Best picks for June

France

Western Europe

Paris is only the opening act — wine country, the Alps, and two coastlines.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Peak now $$–$$$ Mild

Italy

Western Europe

The benchmark for food, history, and beauty.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Peak now $$–$$$ Mild

Greece

Southern Europe

Ruins in the morning, a swim by noon, taverna until dark.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Peak now $$–$$$ Warm

United States

North America

A continent pretending to be a country — cities, deserts, and the best national parks anywhere.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Peak now $$$–$$$$ Mild

The Alps

Central Europe

The ski and alpine benchmark — every other mountain range is measured against this.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec
Peak now $$$–$$$$ Cold

Bali, Indonesia

Southeast Asia

Warm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Peak now $–$$$ Warm

Croatia

Eastern Europe

Dubrovnik, the Adriatic coast, ancient cities. Compact and beautiful.

Peak months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Peak now $$–$$$ Mild

Czech Republic

Central Europe

Prague earns the crowds. The rest of the country is the bonus.

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Peak now $$–$$$ Cold

Iceland

Northern Europe

Geysers, glaciers, northern lights, hot springs.

Peak months: Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Peak now $$$–$$$$ Cold

Lisbon, Portugal

Western Europe

The best value city in Western Europe.

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Peak now $$–$$$ Mild

Switzerland

Western Europe

The most concentrated mountain scenery in Europe — and you'll pay for it.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec
Peak now $$$$ Mild

United Kingdom

Western Europe

London, then the parts most visitors skip — Scotland, Wales, and the coast.

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Peak now $$$–$$$$ Mild

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Skip in June

Off-season for these places — rainy, too hot, or limited access.

Frequently asked

Where's the best place to travel in June?

France. Paris is only the opening act — wine country, the Alps, and two coastlines. June is peak season there.

Where should I avoid in June?

Places like Japan, Thailand, Australia are off-season — rainy, too hot, or limited access. Worth checking the calendar on the destination page before you book.

What's a good budget destination in June?

France, Italy, Greece all sit in the budget-to-mid range and work well in June.

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