New York In June Travel Guide - Things To Do, Events & Weather

Last Updated on 10th June 2025

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New York In June Travel Guide - Things To Do, Events & Weather

Are you visiting New York in June and looking for advice for the best things to do in New York City this summer? This guide about what to do in NYC in June has got you covered!

The month of June marks the official start of summer in New York City, so it’s a great time to visit if you’re looking for lots of lovely weather and plenty of exciting outdoor activities!

In the guide below, I’m sharing all the best sporting events in New York in June 2025, what you can expect from the weather in NYC in June, the best concerts in New York in June, plus plenty of recommendations for things to do in New York City in summer!

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Is June a good time to visit NYC?

June is a great month to visit New York City because it marks the start of the summer season, meaning that the weather is excellent and there are tonnes of great outdoor activities to enjoy!

However, as it makes the start of the summer season, it also means that the city is entering one of its busiest times of the year, with tourists from all over the world descending on the city to enjoy the glorious summer sunshine.

New York in June weather

New York June weather — Source: Weatherspark

The weather in June is great for enjoying plenty of outdoor activities as temperatures range between 24°C and 28°C (75.2°F and 82.4°F). However, there is still a high chance of rain, with an expected 32% chance of rain throughout the entire month, making it one of the wettest months of the year!

However, as the temperatures will be much warmer in June, any rainfall that occurs will likely dry up within a few hours, so you won’t likely experience a full day of consistent rainfall.

Is New York hot in June?

June isn’t quite as hot as July and August in New York City, but you can still expect to experience highs of 32°C (89.6°F), especially towards the end of the month. The lowest temperatures that will likely occur in June will be around 18°C (64.4°F), which is still very pleasant and won’t likely require a jacket!

Best things to do in New York in June 2025

June is the perfect time to visit NYC if you’re looking for excellent weather and an abundance of fun activities!

In the section below, you’ll find some of my favourite things to do in NYC in June, including visiting some of the city’s many rooftop bars, paying a visit to Coney Island and experiencing some of New York’s newest attractions such as Bubble Planet and the Banksy Museum!

Experience Bubble Planet American Dream

Bubble Planet is an exciting, relatively new experience at the American Dream shopping mall in New Jersey that opened its door at the beginning of June 2024 and while it isn’t technically located in NYC, the American Dream mall is just a 30-minute subway ride from Times Square, so it’s super easy to get to.

This exciting attraction is an immersive experience that features interactive installations, giant ball pits, balloon flight simulators, VR experiences, plenty of photo opportunities and so much more!

It’s the perfect place to visit in New York in June with kids as there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!

Find out more and purchase tickets on the Bubble Planet website!

Visit the Banksy Museum

Located on Canal Street and Broadway in Lower Manhattan, and consisting of more than 160 pieces of artwork, the Banksy Museum is home to the largest collection of the infamous artist’s life-sized murals and artwork in the world!

The museum is currently open seven days a week from 10 AM to 8 PM and tickets start at $30 for adults and $21 for children aged 6 to 12.

Find out more and get the latest ticket prices on the Banksy Museum website.

Read more: 30 Best Museums In NYC

Pickleball at Wollman Rink – things to do in New York in June

While Wollman Rink in Central Park is most notably famed for its ice rink in the winter months, between April and October, the world-famous rink transforms into a summer playground for both kids and adults.

This summer, you can enjoy a fun game of pickleball at one of the 14 courts on the rink itself. For those not familiar with the sport, pickleball is often referred to as a mix between tennis, table tennis, and badminton.

The pickleball courts at Wollman Rink are open daily from May to October, from 8 AM to 9 PM. Reservations can be made in hourly time slots and rates start at $80 per hour in off-peak hours and $120 per hour in peak hours.

Head to the CityPickle website for up-to-date prices and reservation times.

Take a helicopter tour over the city

A helicopter tour is an activity that can be enjoyed at any time of year in New York City, but June is arguably one of the best months to head off on this memorable experience as there are many more time slots available due to longer daylight hours.

Not only that, but thanks to the warmer weather, you’re also likely to experience better weather conditions, making it the perfect time to see the iconic city skyline from above.

Best helicopter tours in New York City

New York City Night Skyline Tour – from £169 pp
Manhattan Helicopter Tour – from £213 pp
Big Apple Helicopter Tour – from £213 pp
Manhattan Island All-Inclusive Helicopter Tour – from £221 pp
City Lights or Skyline Helicopter Tour from New Jersey – from £246 pp

Visit one of the city’s many rooftop bars

There are dozens of incredible rooftop bars in New York City and June is the perfect month to visit some of the city’s best offerings as the long, balmy evenings make for a truly enjoyable rooftop experience!

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Visit Luna Park at Coney Island – New York in June

Coney Island is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in New York in summer and the month of June is perhaps one of the best times to visit thanks to ideal temperatures and slightly fewer crowds than the busiest months of July and August.

One of the best things to do in Coney Island in June is visit the world-renowned Luna Park; a fantastic amusement park that’s ideal for both kids and adults. Home to thrilling rollercoasters, excellent fairground rides and plenty of awesome places to eat, Luna Park should definitely be on your New York City in June bucket list!

It takes approximately one hour on the subway to get to Coney Island from Times Square, so if you are planning to visit the famous theme park, I would recommend heading there nice and early to ensure that you can make the most of your time there.

Bonus things to do in New York in June

Walk the High Line
Take the free Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty
Hire a bicycle in Central Park
Pay a visit to the Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Center
Embark on a food tour of the city

NYC June events 2025

June is one of the busiest and best months of the year when it comes to exciting events! From the many sporting events in New York in June 2025 to the epic food markets and music festivals held throughout the city, there is so much fun to be had in NY in June!

Queens Night Market – 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th June 2025

Running every Saturday from 4 PM to midnight, from mid-April to August and then again from the mid-September to mid-October, the Queens Night Market is one of the best hotspots in New York City in the summer months.

Home to more than 100 vendors specialising in everything from food to local produce to artisanal crafts and even live music performances, there’s something for everyone at the Queens Night Market.

The Night Market is located in Flushing Meadow Corona Park, just behind the New York Hall of Science. You can take the 7 subway train to 111th station and then walk the 15 minutes to the market. This journey takes approximately 50 minutes from Times Square.

Visit the Queens Night Market website for full details on opening times, vendors and transport details.

Smorgasburg – April 2025 to October 2025

Smorgasburg is another market event that is held from April to October every year, so if you’re visiting New York City in June, you’ll be able to take full advantage of the weekend food market!

There are three Smorgasburg locations in NYC, including:

Fridays – The Oculus, World Trade Center
Saturdays – Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Williamsburg
Sundays – Prospect Park, Brooklyn

All three Smorgasburg markets are open from 11 AM to 6 PM every weekend until the end of October and you’ll get the chance to peruse delicious food vendors such as Bark Barbecue, Bona Bona, D’Abruzzo, Home Frite, Oconomi, Parish Po’ Boys, Wood Fired Edibles and many more!

Find out more on the Smorgasburg website.

SummerStage Festival in Central Park – 17th May to 5th October 2025

Usually running from May to the beginning of October, SummerStage Festival in Central Park is another summer-long event that you can enjoy on your trip to NYC in June.

The SummerStage Festival was originally founded in 1986 and features all kinds of live music and entertainment performances, including world and American music, contemporary dance, spoken word events, charity performances and much more.

There are numerous live performances as part of the SummerStage Festival in Central Park in June 2025, many of which are completely free to attend!

Find out more on the Central Park website.

Free kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park – 28th May to end of August 2025

Offering free kayaking sessions every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from the end of May until September 2025, Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse is a place that should definitely be on your bucket list when visiting New York in June!

The Boathouse provides you with the boats, paddles, and life vests and then you can enjoy a free 20-minute paddle along the East River with the remarkable New York skyline as your backdrop!

It’s not entirely essential to reserve a spot in advance as the Boathouse does offer walk-ups, but I’d recommend booking a time slot in advance to ensure that you get the time/day that you want.

Reserve your free kayak session on the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse website!

Read more: 1 Day Brooklyn Itinerary

Bronx Night Market – 28th June 2025

Yet another fantastic night market in New York City; the Bronx Night Market is hosted on the last Saturday of the month from 12 PM to 7 PM from April to October 2025 and June’s date falls on the 28th of the month.

With more than 50 local vendors welcoming more than 4,000 people at every monthly market, the Bronx Night Market is a brilliant place to visit if you happen to be in New York at the beginning of June.

The market is located at 1 Fordham Plaza in the New York borough of the Bronx; it takes approximately 50 minutes to get to the Bronx Night Market from Times Square via the subway.

Get the latest updates on the Bronx Night Market Instagram page.

Backyard at Hudson Yards – multiple dates in June 2025

Hudson Yards is one of the newest and hippest neighbourhoods in Manhattan that’s most notably famed for the Edge observation deck, the Vessel and the start/end of the High Line.

However, in the summer months between the end of April and the end of October, Hudson Yards also plays host to its very own outdoor programming schedule which features everything from free music performances, live sports screenings, theatre productions, fitness classes and more!

Check out all the events and scheduled programming on the Hudson Yards website.

Governors Ball Music Festival – 6th to 8th June 2025

Hosted in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, the Governors Ball Music Festival is renowned for being “New York’s biggest party” which features more than 60 world-famous artists across 3 days.

The journey from Manhattan (Times Square, Grand Central Station, Penn Station etc) takes less than 30 minutes via subway to Mets-Willets Point subway station and from there, it’s just a 10-minute walk to Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Head to the Governors Ball Music Festival website to find out more!

Summer for the City at Lincoln Center – 11th June to 9th August 2025

Typically running from June to August, the Lincoln Center hosts an incredible summer-long event known as ‘Summer for the City’!

From June to August, the Lincoln Center will play host to hundreds of exciting events including live music, silent discos, outdoor cinema screenings, DJ sets, theatrical performances and even an epic ten-foot disco ball!

Find out more on the Lincoln Center website.

Museum Mile Festival – 10th June 2025

Held on the 10th June 2025, the Museum Mile Festival is a free annual event where many of the world-famous museums along New York’s “Museum Mile” (from 82nd Street to 105th Street along Fifth Avenue) open their doors to the public, completely free of charge.

The section of Fifth Avenue between 82nd Street and 105th Street is completely closed off to cars, meaning that museum-goers can enjoy a leisurely stroll down the iconic avenue while relishing the many street musicians, food vendors and, of course, museums.

Some of the museums taking part in this year’s Museum Mile Festival include:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Jewish Museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Museum of City of New York
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
& more!

Head to the Central Park website to find out more.

The Mermaid Parade at Coney Island – 21st June 2025

I’ve already mentioned Luna Park at Coney Island in the section above about the best things to do in NY in June, but I thought that the 42nd annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island deserved its own dedicated spot in this guide!

The Mermaid Parade is known to be the nation’s largest art parade and is considered to be the official opening of summer on Coney Island! Taking part in the annual parade, you’ll find everything from King Neptune and Queen Mermaid to outlandish sea creatures and mer-folk to marching bands and dancing troops to mechanical floats and much more!

If you were planning to visit Coney Island on your trip to New York in June, you should consider timing your visit with the magical Mermaid Parade!

Find out more about the Mermaid Parade on the Coney Island website.

New York Pride – 29th June 2025

Pride Month is celebrated in June each year and New York City is one of the best places in the world to celebrate and commemorate the LGBTQ community.

The annual NYC Pride March is the largest pride parade in North America and it’s also one of the largest pride events in the whole world and this year’s parade will be held on Sunday 29th June.

There are dozens of Pride events happening all over the city in June, including PrideFest, Garden Party, Road to Pride Bar Crawl in Williamsburg, Red Bull Culture Clash and more, with the NYC Pride March concluding the events on the 29th of June.

Head to the NYC Pride website to find out more about Pride Month’s events.

Bryant Park Picnic Performances – multiple dates in June 2025

Bryant Park is one of the best outdoor spaces in the city all year-round, playing host to the epic Bank of America Winter Village during the festive season and dozens of outdoor events during the summer season.

In 2025, Bryant Park is hosting its Picnic Performances; a free outdoor festival that welcomes guests to celebrate the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene. There are dozens of events happening between June and September at Bryant Park.

Check out the Bryant Park website for more events and programs this summer.

Broadway Sings – 2025 dates tbc

Broadway Sings is an acclaimed concert series that consists of more than a dozen Broadway stars that reimagine and redefine the songs of some of the world’s greatest artists. Each performance is backed by a 14-piece orchestra, so if you want to experience a whole new depth of Taylor Swift’s iconic songs, a Broadway Sings event might just be for you!

Head to the Broadway Sings website to check out more shows and purchase tickets!

New York Yankees Baseball at Yankee Stadium – New York in June

The US baseball season runs from April to October, so if you’re visiting NYC in June, you can expect plenty of New York Yankees baseball games at their home stadium!

You can purchase tickets to watch the New York Yankees on Ticketmaster or via SeatGeek (use the code IMJUSTAGIRL16 to get $20 off your first ticket purchase on SeatGeek).

Here are the fixtures for June 2025 at Yankee Stadium:

New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians – 3rd June 2025
New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians – 4th June 2025
New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians – 5th June 2025
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox – 6th June 2025
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox – 7th June 2025
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox – 8th June 2025
New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels – 16th June 2025
New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels – 17th June 2025
New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels – 18th June 2025
New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels – 19th June 2025

Packing list for June in NYC

Temperatures are much warmer in June, so you don’t need to worry about packing a heavy winter coat or chunky boots. However, as June can be quite a rainy month, it’s a good idea to pack a light, waterproof jacket to keep you dry. You may also want to pack an umbrella for good measure!

Comfortable walking shoes or trainers are an absolute must when visiting New York at any time of year as you’ll likely be doing a fair amount of walking. I would also recommend a bumbag/fanny pack to keep all your essentials such as your phone, wallet, hotel keys etc safe (I’ve had my Eastpak bumbag for over six years now and I take it on every single trip with me all around the world!).

New York in June – conclusion

I hope you found this post about visiting New York in June useful and I hope it’s helped you to organise your itinerary a bit better! There are so many amazing things happening in the month of June, so you should have plenty to choose from!

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Do you have any other recommendations for the best New York events in June? Which events are you most looking forward to experiencing during your trip to NYC in June? Let me know in the comments or on my New York Facebook Group!

New York In June Travel Guide – Things To Do, Events & Weather