Where to go in June
11 destinations at their peak in June, plus 7 more that are still a good choice.
At their best in June
Paris
France · best Apr–Jun, Sep–OctBoulevards, bakeries and the best people-watching on earth.
London
United Kingdom · best Apr–SepFree museums, royal parks and a food scene drawn from the whole world.
Barcelona
Spain · best Apr–Jun, Sep–OctGaudí, the Mediterranean and dinner after ten.
Lisbon
Portugal · best Mar–Jun, Sep–OctSeven hills, yellow trams and the sweet ache of fado.
Santorini
Greece · best May–Jun, Sep–OctWhitewashed villages on the rim of a sunken volcano.
Reykjavík
Iceland · best Jun–AugA small, colourful capital at the edge of waterfalls, glaciers and northern lights.
Bali
Indonesia · best Apr–SepRice terraces, temple ceremonies and surf at sunset.
New York City
United States · best Apr–Jun, Sep–OctFive boroughs, eight million people and a pizza slice on every block.
Cusco and Machu Picchu
Peru · best Apr–SepThe Inca capital and the citadel in the clouds.
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil · best Apr–Jun, Sep–OctMountains, beaches and samba between them.
Vancouver
Canada · best May–SepSea, forest and mountains, all within a bus ride.
Also good in June
Rome, Istanbul, Bangkok, Singapore, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Sydney.
Festivals and events in June
Fête de la MusiqueParis
Free concerts on street corners across the city. Paris guide
Trooping the ColourLondon
The monarch's official birthday parade. London guide
Sant JoanBarcelona
Bonfires and fireworks on midsummer night. Barcelona guide
Santo António festivalsLisbon
Street parties, grilled sardines and parades, peaking on 12–13 June. Lisbon guide
Bali Arts FestivalBali
Dance, music and crafts in Denpasar. Bali guide
Shakespeare in the ParkNew York City
Free performances in Central Park. New York City guide
Corpus ChristiCusco and Machu Picchu
Saints paraded through the Plaza de Armas. Cusco and Machu Picchu guide
Inti RaymiCusco and Machu Picchu
The Inca Festival of the Sun at Sacsayhuamán. Cusco and Machu Picchu guide
Whale seasonCape Town
Southern right whales along the coast, especially at Hermanus. Cape Town guide
Vivid SydneySydney
Light projections on the Opera House and harbour. Sydney guide