Where's hot in June?
Making plans at home in June is a game of British Weather Bingo, sunglasses on your noggin, brolly in your bag, just in case. Thankfully, we've got a stash of places where it's properly, reliably, guarantee-ably hot in June, and you'll have your pick of beaches to soak up the good stuff.
We're talking Fuerteventura with its miles of coast, Santorini with its caldera sunsets, and Costa Blanca with its gorg white coastline (clue's in the name), all hitting the mid-twenties or above. No brollies to see here. Well, except for maybe that one sitting on top of your piña colada 🍹
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Weather in Costa Blanca in June
Right, let's spill the sangria (not literally, we wouldn't waste a drop). Costa Blanca is THE June heat hotspot, sizzling at a toasty average of 25°C with 10 hours of daily sunshine. Whopping beaches, action-packed resorts, and tapas you'll be talking about for weeks. Whether you're a duo looking for a couples' jolly or whisking the whole crew away for some family time, a holiday to Costa Blanca won't disappoint.
Weather in Santorini in June
Santorini's the name, dishing out top-tier sunsets and beaches is the game. Rocking an average of 25°C in June with a whopping 13 hours of sunshine, the Greek island is calling for a summer jolly. Grab your sunnies and your trustiest pair of Crocs (no judging here), there's a sun lounger with your name on it and a feta-filled buffet waiting for you to tuck in 😍
Weather in Fuerteventura in June
Sun-chasers, let's chat serious beach biz. Fuerteventura holidays are the definition of 'pick me' (in a good way), hitting an average of 23°C in June with more beaches than you'll know what to do with. Towel down, top up the tan, build sandcastles all day long. This Canary Island hotspot has a mix of fun stuff for the kiddos and chilled vibes for you (AKA kids' clubs for them and poolside cocktails for you), so everyone's happy 😎
🌡️ How hot is hot? June heat by tier
June heat varies massively depending on whether you're back home or in Rome. And even 25' can feel different in different places. So here's what each temperature actually feels like, as you travel this wonderful world of ours....
☀️ Comfortable mid-20s (23-26°C), shorts-and-tee weather
A holiday where you can do everything. Beach days, walking tours, long lunches, evening strolls along the seafront, all without the heat feeling overwhelming. The sun's properly out but the air doesn't punch you in the face. Fuerteventura, Costa Blanca, Santorini, the Algarve, Dubrovnik and Menorca all sit here in June. Pack: shorts, tee, swimmers, light layer for evenings, a wide-brim hat, SPF 30 minimum.
🔥 High-20s to low-30s (27-32°C), pool-and-shade weather
This is full beach-resort heat. The pool is doing serious work, the shade matters, midday lunch is indoors or under a parasol, and you're properly slicked in SPF. Brilliant if you want a holiday that's mostly water-based, sunbathing, swim-up bars, sea swims at proper warm temperatures. Cyprus, Turkey's south coast (Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman), Crete, Athens, Malta and southern Spain sit in this tier. Pack: SPF 50, parasol-friendly hat, sandals you can swim in, plenty of light cotton.
🌅 35°C+, dawn-and-dusk weather
For those of you who can really handle it, this is serious heat. Outdoor sightseeing has to happen first thing in the morning or late afternoon. Suits those of you who want bath-warm sea, all-the-cocktails resort holidays, and don't mind retreating to the hammock (or the air-con) between 11am and 4pm. Dubai, Cancun, Egypt's Red Sea (Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada) and the Maldives all fall here. Pack: SPF 50, maximum shade, light loose layers, plan your outdoor things for early morning or early evening.