Where to go in June
June offers two extremes: the dry safari season in southern Africa peaks with a measured zero rainy days, while the Mediterranean lives the last month when summer heat is still bearable.
Countries in high season in June
Zambia
The peak of the dry season: 27C and a measured zero rainy days.
What to expect: Animals concentrate at waterholes and sightings improve. Morning drives are cold, so blankets and hats are standard.
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Zimbabwe
The same dry season as Zambia and the same measurement: 27C and zero rainy days.
What to expect: Visibility is clear around Hwange and Matobo. The falls flow less than in May, which makes the view clearer through the spray.
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Greece
28C and two rainy days: the sea has warmed and the August crowds have not arrived.
What to expect: Island ferries run more often and prices sit below July. The meltemi wind strengthens across the Cyclades late in the month.
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Italy
28C and six rainy days, with the lakes and Tuscany enjoying the longest days of the year.
What to expect: Rome and Florence get heavy at midday, so itineraries shift to the morning. Crowds on the Amalfi coast and in Cinque Terre approach July levels.
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Montenegro
The Adriatic coast opens up: 26C with cool mountains behind it.
What to expect: The Bay of Kotor is not yet full of cruise crowds. Nights around Durmitor are cold, so one bag has to cover two climates.
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Portugal
25C and seven rainy days: the Algarve season is open while the interior stays cool.
What to expect: The Saint Anthony festivals keep Lisbon lively all month. The Atlantic still sits around 18C.
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Temperature and rainfall figures are multi-year averages for the cities in our catalogue. This is an editorial suggestion, not a weather or availability guarantee.
Cruises this month
The northern Europe season begins with the fjords and the Baltic, while the Mediterranean moves to its summer schedule.
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