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Where’s Hot in June? The Best Places for Early-Summer Sun

Discover Katikies Santorini a 5-star hotel in Greece
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June is one of the loveliest months to travel: long sunny days, warm but not scorching temperatures, wildflowers still in bloom and resorts that are lively without the peak-season crowds. Before the school holidays, prices are often gentler too.

Here are our favourite June destinations, each with one of our best-rated hotels.

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At a glance: compare the hotels

Hotel Where Stars Board TripAdvisor Adults only
Katikies Santorini Oia, Santorini 5★ Bed and Breakfast 4.8/5 No
Amus Hotel & Spa Ixia, Rhodes 5★ All Inclusive Plus, Bed and Breakfast, Half Board 4.5/5 No
St John Suites Tsilivi, Zante 5★ Bed and Breakfast 4.6/5 Yes
Rigas Boutique Hotel Afitos, Halkidiki 4★ Bed and Breakfast, Half Board 4.7/5 No
Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa Playa D’En Bossa, Ibiza 5★ All Inclusive Plus 4.5/5 No
Hotel La Bisaccia Baia Sardinia, Sardinia 4★ Bed and Breakfast, Half Board 4.5/5 No
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik (Old Town), Dubrovnik 5★ Bed and Breakfast 4.7/5 No
Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Vilamoura, Algarve 5★ Bed and Breakfast, Half Board 4.3/5 No

Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.

Quick verdicts

The Greek islands

Around 27 to 29 °C, with the sea warming nicely.

Katikies Santorini

Katikies Santorini, Oia
  • Oia, Santorini
  • 5-star
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • TripAdvisor 4.8/5

Five-star Katikies Santorini in Oia has stunning caldera views, infinity pools and traditional Cycladic style, perfect for honeymoons.

Best for: Santorini

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Amus Hotel & Spa

Amus Hotel & Spa, Ixia
  • Ixia, Rhodes
  • 5-star
  • All Inclusive Plus
  • TripAdvisor 4.5/5

Five-star Amus Hotel & Spa in Ixia, Rhodes, has a rooftop pool, a rejuvenating spa and lush surroundings close to the beach.

Best for: Rhodes

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St John Suites

St John Suites, Tsilivi
  • Tsilivi, Zante
  • 5-star
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • TripAdvisor 4.6/5
  • Adults only

Five-star adults-only St John Suites in Tsilivi, Zante, has a modern style, stunning sea views and a relaxing atmosphere.

Best for: Zante

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Rigas Boutique Hotel

Rigas Boutique Hotel, Afitos
  • Afitos, Halkidiki
  • 4-star
  • Half Board
  • TripAdvisor 4.7/5

Rigas Boutique Hotel in Afitos, Halkidiki, has beautiful views, welcoming and friendly staff and excellent food.

Best for: Halkidiki

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Spain, Italy, Croatia and Portugal

Around 25 to 28 °C, perfect for beaches and sightseeing.

Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa

Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa, Playa D'En Bossa
  • Playa D’En Bossa, Ibiza
  • 5-star
  • All Inclusive Plus
  • TripAdvisor 4.5/5

Five-star Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa in Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza, is beachfront, with a large pool area, family rooms, entertainment for everyone and All Inclusive Plus.

Best for: Ibiza families

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Hotel La Bisaccia

Hotel La Bisaccia, Baia Sardinia
  • Baia Sardinia, Sardinia
  • 4-star
  • Half Board
  • TripAdvisor 4.5/5

Hotel La Bisaccia in Baia Sardinia has breathtaking views, direct access to the beach, a relaxing pool area and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace.

Best for: Sardinia

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Hotel Bellevue

Hotel Bellevue, Dubrovnik (Old Town)
  • Dubrovnik (Old Town), Dubrovnik
  • 5-star
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • TripAdvisor 4.7/5

Five-star Hotel Bellevue in Dubrovnik has elegant rooms, impeccable service and a Michelin Guide restaurant.

Best for: Dubrovnik

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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura, Vilamoura
  • Vilamoura, Algarve
  • 5-star
  • Half Board
  • TripAdvisor 4.3/5

Five-star Tivoli Marina Vilamoura is on Vilamoura Marina, with fantastic spa facilities, a relaxing pool area and rooms with access to the Purobeach club.

Best for: Algarve

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June temperatures at a glance

Typical daytime highs in June: Santorini, Rhodes and Zante 27 to 29 °C; Halkidiki around 28 °C; Ibiza around 27 °C; Sardinia around 27 °C; Dubrovnik around 26 °C; the Algarve around 26 °C. Sea temperatures range from around 20 °C in the Atlantic to 23 to 24 °C in the eastern Mediterranean.

Why June is special

June has the longest days of the year, so you get more sunshine for your money. It is ideal for couples, walkers and families with pre-school children, and for anyone who finds August too hot. Late June is also a wonderful time for island-hopping before the busiest weeks.

How we chose these hotels

For each destination that is reliably warm and sunny in June, we chose a hotel our guests rate highly. We excluded hotels already featured in our other guides, so you get fresh choices. Every hotel here is well rated by our guests on TripAdvisor, and every one can be booked with us as an ATOL-protected package with flights and transfers. Prices change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability, or ask a Travel Designer for a tailored shortlist.

Frequently asked questions

Where is hot in June?

The Greek islands, Turkey, Cyprus, the Balearics, Sardinia and the Algarve are all reliably warm.

Is the sea warm in June?

Pleasant: around 23 to 24 °C in the eastern Mediterranean, cooler in the Atlantic.

Is June a good time to visit Santorini?

Yes, it is warm and sunny, before the peak of July and August.

Is June cheaper than July?

Often, especially before the school holidays begin.

Find your June sun holiday

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Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.