June is often associated with early summer warmth, longer days and increasingly settled conditions.
However, historical records show that the month can deliver a remarkable range of weather extremes across the UK, from intense heat and torrential rainfall to frost and even snowfall in upland areas.
Data recorded at Met Office stations across the UK.
Temperature extremes
The highest temperatures recorded in June demonstrate how intense early summer heat can occasionally become.
In contrast, June can still deliver cold conditions, particularly early in the month. The UK’s lowest June minimum temperature is -5.6°C, recorded at both Santon Downham (Norfolk) and Dalwhinnie (Inverness-shire), highlighting that frost is still possible in early summer under the right conditions.
Cool days in early summer
Although June is typically mild or warm, unusually cool daytime temperatures can occur. The UK’s lowest June maximum temperature is 5.1°C at Nunraw Abbey (East Lothian) on 2 June 1975, demonstrating how cold air masses can still influence the UK at this time of year.
Regional records reinforce this variability, with similarly low values recorded across England, Wales and Northern Ireland during unsettled spells.
Rainfall extremes
June can also bring significant rainfall extremes, often associated with slow-moving systems or intense convective downpours. The UK’s highest daily rainfall total recorded in June is 212.8 mm at Honister Pass (Cumbria) on 28 June 2020.
Notable rainfall totals have also been recorded elsewhere, including 196.8 mm at Llechwedd Quarry (Gwynedd) on 28 June 1928 and 137.8 mm at Skye Alldearg House (Invernesshire) on 13 June 2018.
Northern Ireland’s highest June daily rainfall total is 102.0 mm at Rathfriland, Ballykeel (County Down) on 22 June 2004, illustrating the potential for intense rainfall events across all parts of the UK.
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Wind extremes
Strong winds are more commonly associated with autumn and winter, but June can still see notable gusts. The UK’s highest June wind gust is 78 knots (89 mph) at Muckle Holm (Shetland) on 13 June 2000.
Elsewhere, England recorded 73 knots (83 mph) at Needles (Isle of Wight) on 23 June 2004, while Wales saw 68 knots (78 mph) at Capel Curig (Gwynedd) on 1 June 2015.
These values highlight the ability of vigorous low-pressure systems, even in summer, to bring unusually strong winds for the time of year.
Snow and sunshine
Despite being a summer month, June has recorded measurable snowfall in upland areas. The UK’s deepest June snow depth is 16 cm at Glenmore Lodge (Inverness-shire) on 2 June 1975, demonstrating that wintry conditions are still possible in exceptional circumstances.
At the other end of the spectrum, June can also bring long periods of sunshine. The UK’s sunniest June day recorded 17.7 hours of sunshine at Baltasound (Shetland) on 26 June 1929.
Other notable totals include 16.9 hours at Redesdale (Northumberland) and 16.8 hours at Kirkeel (County Down), reflecting the long daylight hours near the summer solstice.
You can explore all of these records using the interactive graphs below.
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