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Boston in June

Long days, harbor islands open for the season, and patios full. A great month.

BestWarm, highs near 77F (25C)

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The straight answer

June is one of the best months of the year to visit Boston. Long days, harbor islands open for the season, and patios full. A great month.

Weather: Warm, highs near 77F (25C)
Crowds: 4 of 5
Prices: 4 of 5

What June is like in Boston

June is one of Boston's best months. Highs reach about 77F (25C), days are long, and the humidity of midsummer has not fully arrived. Patios are full, the Harbor Islands are open for the season, and the Red Sox are playing at Fenway. Crowds and prices are high but a step below July, and the city feels relaxed and cheerful.

This month suits nearly everyone: families on summer break, history lovers, and first-time visitors. The main thing to watch is early June graduation weekends. If you want cooler days and a bigger events calendar, September is an equally good choice.

Make the most of June

What is especially good about Boston this month.

Long days on the Freedom Trail

Late sunsets give you time to walk the trail, explore the North End, and still catch the harbor at golden hour.

Boston Harbor Islands

Warm days make the island ferries a great escape from the city, with picnics, trails, and harbor views.

Summer baseball at Fenway

A warm evening game at Fenway Park is a classic Boston night for families.

What to pack for June

Comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen and a hat
A light layer for breezy ferry rides
A refillable water bottle

Our timing tip

Walk the Freedom Trail before 10am, when it is cool and uncrowded, and save museums for the warm afternoon.

Book Boston for June.

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Opens a hotel search for Boston in June, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
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Whole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
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Timed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Boston for June. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
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Things to do in Boston

Full guide

The Freedom Trail

Start early at Boston Common and follow the red line. Ranger and costumed guide tours run in season.

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Fenway Park

A Red Sox game from April through September, or a ballpark tour year-round.

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Museum of Fine Arts

One of the largest art museums in the US. Plan a half day.

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

A Venetian palace courtyard filled with art, and the site of a famous unsolved art heist.

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Boston National Historical Park

Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church area, Bunker Hill, and the Charlestown Navy Yard.

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USS Constitution Museum

Old Ironsides and the museum in Charlestown. Great for kids.

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Beat the crowds

Check college graduation and move-in dates before booking. Those weekends can double hotel rates.
Walk the Freedom Trail before 10am in summer and fall.
Stay in Cambridge or Brookline near the T for lower rates than the Back Bay.
For foliage, go midweek. Weekend traffic to New Hampshire and Vermont is heavy in October.

Know before you go

Boston Harbor Islands ferries run seasonally, roughly May through October.
Nor'easters can cancel flights and slow the T for a day or two in winter.
Patriots' Day closes streets along the Marathon route and some businesses keep holiday hours.