The Best European Cities to Visit in June

The Portuguese capital’s famous “Santos Populares” celebrations see the city streets come alive with parties and festivities, with people eating and drinking in the old neighbourhoods, which are decorated with arches and colourful balloon displays. The temperature is perfect for tourists, who can head to the beach, join a river cruise, or simply enjoy some of the local beer or wine.

Beer and wine festivals, special evening museum events and solstice yoga are just some of the many reasons to head to Budapest in June. The temperature rises, but the streets aren’t overloaded with tourists, making it the perfect time to explore the Hungarian capital’s many cultural highlights, followed by a refreshing drink in its famous ruin bars.

Temperatures in Nice range between 17C and 23C in June, making it the perfect weather for swimming in the amazing beaches of the Cote d’Azur or exploring the natural areas and cultural sites of the French Riviera. Also, with it being the south of France, it’s also a great destination for sampling the amazing local food and wine – what’s not to love?

Bari is one of Italy’s lesser appreciated cities, but in June, it’s absolutely magnificent. Its glorious sunny weather makes days out at the beach a must, while the throngs of visitors are yet to take over, with holiday season properly starting in July. So head to one of the many restaurants next to the shoreline and enjoy prosecco and Aperol in the sun, with some of the freshest seafood available.

The weather in Seville is perfect in June – before the peak of the summer heatwave, with hot temperatures keeping you warm as you see the many sights and take in the festivals and cultural events that sprout up throughout the month. Arguably, the most iconic of these celebrations is the Fiesta de San Juan, which sees locals mark the summer solstice with bonfires and fireworks.

London has a special atmosphere during the warm summer months, with people heading to the many outdoor pools, or the swimming ponds at Hamstead Heath, before whiling away the afternoon in many of the amazing pub beer gardens found all over the city. Parks and green spaces are overtaken by people meeting friends and family for impromptu picnics, while some of the biggest names in music perform at festivals and live events across the city. June is when most of this kicks off – and it’s arguably the best time to experience it, before the schools break up for summer.