Weather in India in June

June climate overview

Daytime highs across India in June run from 27.8°C (Kerala) to 28.4°C (Goa). In Goa about 100% of June days reach 25°C. Nights average 24.9°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Kerala fall to 24°C or below.

Rainfall in June

Expect around 29 rainy days (1 mm or more) in June, with Goa the driest (28 days) and Kerala the wettest (30 days). The wettest June at Goa between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 with 1141 mm; the driest was 2014 with 290 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 28.5°C around India in June - warmest at Goa (28.8°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 1.1 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 12.9 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

June against the rest of the year in India

June is the 9th warmest month of the twelve in India. It is 3.0°C cooler than May and 1.1°C cooler in July. The hottest month here is April (32°C) and the coolest July (27°C).

Which part of India in June?

• Most sunshine: Goa, 1.2 h a day.
• Driest: Goa, about 28 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Goa, 29°C.
• Hottest: Goa, 28°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Kerala, 28°C.

What to pack for India in June

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a rain jacket - roughly 29 wet days; swimwear - the sea is 28°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in June

Within 1.5°C of India's June daytime average: Guanacaste (30°C, sea 29°C), Fethiye (29°C, sea 24°C), Crete (29°C, sea 23°C), Playa del Carmen (29°C, sea 28°C), Krabi (29°C, sea 30°C). See the full ranking for June.

Goa or Kerala: little difference in the weather

Goa has a slight edge on rainy days, but not enough to make it a reliably dry alternative to Kerala. Both average 28°C by day and 25°C at night, so choosing between them will not bring relief from the warmth. Goa records 28 rainy days against Kerala's 30, which puts frequent rain firmly in the picture for either destination. The sea is warmer in Goa at 29°C, compared with 28°C in Kerala. If these are your options, choose around your travel preferences rather than expecting a major weather advantage. June suits flexible itineraries better than plans built around long days outdoors.

Expect warm rain rather than dependable sunshine

Pack for warmth and wet weather together: light clothing, a lightweight waterproof and footwear you can manage in the rain are more useful than heavy layers. With nights averaging 25°C, evenings offer little cooling compared with the daytime temperature. The country sunshine average is just 1.1 hours a day, so warmth should not be mistaken for clear skies. Keep outdoor plans movable and leave room for sheltered breaks rather than committing every day to the beach. Rainy-day figures do not tell you when showers will arrive or how long they will last, so avoid counting on a reliably dry morning or afternoon.