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What to wear in New York in June

Highs27°C (81°F)
Lows18°C (64°F)
Rainy days~11
Daylight15 h
CrowdsBusy

June averages for New York (Central Park). Source

June is warm with long evenings, outdoor concerts and Pride (late June). Humidity is building. Breathable clothes plus a cardigan for air-conditioning.

☀️ By day

Breathable cotton and linen, a sundress or shorts, and comfortable sneakers.

🌙 Evening

Light layer for air-conditioned restaurants and windy rooftops.

What's on in June

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

NYC Pride March

Last Sunday of June

One of the world's biggest Pride marches, down Fifth Avenue to the Village. Bright outfits are welcome. Bring sunscreen and shoes for hours on your feet.

Shakespeare in the Park and SummerStage

June to August

Free outdoor theatre and concerts in Central Park. You may queue for hours, so bring a hat, a picnic blanket and a layer for after sunset.

June packing essentials

Your June outfit list

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Dress code

  • No dress code on the street — dark, practical layers blend in.
  • Upscale restaurants and rooftop bars may refuse sportswear, flip-flops or men's shorts in the evening.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are essential; most visitors walk 10+ miles a day.

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Good weather elsewhere in June

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