June is largely a transitional month, moving from pleasant spring/autumn into more defined summer or winter patterns. For much of the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the start of the peak summer season, with rising temperatures and increasing crowds, especially towards the latter half of the month as school holidays begin. Therefore, finding true “off-season” opportunities (low crowds, low prices) can be challenging. Your best bets for off-season travel are in regions experiencing the onset of their heavy rainy/monsoon season or those transitioning into their cooler winter. However, many places are in a pleasant shoulder (sweet spot) period before the absolute peak of crowds and prices hit in July/August.

Main Regions Globally and Their Associated Seasons in June:

Northern Hemisphere:

• • Temperate (e.g., Europe, US/Canada): Early to mid-summer. Pleasant to warm temperatures. Increasingly peak season as the month progresses, with growing crowds.

• • Tropical/Subtropical (e.g., Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia): Onset or strengthening of monsoon/rainy season. High heat and humidity with increasing rainfall. This is largely deep off-season.

• • Arctic/Far North (e.g., Iceland, Norway, Alaska): Early summer. Mild temperatures, very long daylight. This is the beginning of peak season for outdoor activities.

Southern Hemisphere:

• • Temperate (e.g., Southern South America, Australia/New Zealand): Winter begins. Cooler temperatures, more rainfall in some areas, snow in mountains. This is primarily deep off-season for general tourism, but peak season for specific winter sports.

• • Tropical/Subtropical (e.g., Southern Africa, parts of South America): Beginning of dry season. Warm, sunny. This is largely shoulder season moving towards peak for safaris and wildlife viewing.