June is a special month to travel. The days are longer than at any other time of year, the Mediterranean is warm enough for swimming, and the big holiday crowds only arrive towards the end of the month. If you travel now, you get summer, but not full high season. Some long-haul destinations are at their best in June too.
Warm destinations in June
| Destination | Daytime air | Sea | Flight from Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algarve | 25 °C | 19 °C | approx. 3 hrs |
| Madeira | 23 °C | 20 °C | approx. 4 hrs |
| Canary Islands | 25 °C | 21 °C | approx. 4.5 hrs |
| Mallorca | 27 °C | 22 °C | approx. 2 hrs |
| Croatia | 26 °C | 22 °C | approx. 1.5 hrs |
| Sardinia | 27 °C | 22 °C | approx. 2 hrs |
| Crete | 28 °C | 22 °C | approx. 3 hrs |
| Antalya | 31 °C | 24 °C | approx. 3.5 hrs |
| Cyprus | 31 °C | 24 °C | approx. 4 hrs |
| Bali | 30 °C | 28 °C | approx. 16 hrs with a change |
Approximate averages. Towards the end of the month it gets a little warmer almost everywhere.
The Mediterranean in early summer
On Mallorca the real swimming season starts in June. The sea is around 22 °C, and the coves in the east and south are clear and calm. Because the school holidays have not yet begun in most German states, the beaches are more relaxed than in high summer.
On the coast of Croatia and on Sardinia, June is ideal for anyone who wants to combine swimming with excursions. The old towns of Split and Dubrovnik are not yet as crowded as in August. On Sardinia, the coves on the Costa Smeralda and in the south glow an intense turquoise.
In the eastern Mediterranean it is already summery and hot. On Cyprus and the Turkish Riviera, daytime temperatures climb above 30 °C, and the sea is around 24 °C. Crete lies in between, with warm days and a fresh breeze.
A little milder: the Atlantic and the Canary Islands
On the Algarve it is sunny and warm in June, while the Atlantic stays fresh at around 19 °C. That is perfect for walks along the cliffs and long beach strolls. The Canary Islands and Madeira are pleasantly warm without getting hot. If you want to avoid the heat, you are in good hands here.
Long-haul destinations in the dry season
Bali has its dry season in June. It is sunny, the air is a little less humid than in winter, and the rice terraces inland glow green. On Mauritius and the Seychelles it is dry now too, although the trade wind blows quite strongly in the south of Mauritius.
Other long-haul destinations, on the other hand, are in the rainy season. On Thailand’s Andaman Sea coast, in the Maldives and on the west coast of Sri Lanka, the monsoon brings more rain and higher waves. In return, prices there are low, and the sun often shines between showers. In the Caribbean the hurricane season officially begins, but June is usually still quiet.
Better not in June
On the Red Sea and in Dubai, June is already very hot. Dubai reaches 40 °C and more, and it hardly cools down at night. If you want to holiday there, it is better to plan for the months between October and April.
Tips for June
- Go to the beach early: the sun is at its strongest at midday in June.
- Do not forget sun protection: even when it does not feel hot, UV radiation is very high.
- Make the most of long evenings: in the Mediterranean it stays light until after 9 pm.
- Check school holiday dates: if you are tied to school holidays, book early for late June.
flug-123.de editorial team, updated 10 November 2026. We review our guides regularly. Rules can change. If in doubt, the details in your booking apply.
