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City breaks: where to go in June

23 of 57 destinations scored for city and culture are prime in June — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: Cape Cod & the Islands (94), Québec City (94), Santa Fe (94). In May 30 are prime; in July, 4.

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June · City & Culture

Every destination scoring 55 or better for city and culture in June, highest first. Ties are listed alphabetically.

Cape Cod & the IslandsMassachusetts, USA · North America · prime May to June and September to October
prime94
Québec CityCanada · North America · prime June to July and September to October
prime94
Santa FeNew Mexico, USA · North America · prime May to June and September to October · flagged: wildfire risk
prime94
BordeauxFrance · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime93
Costa Brava & the EmpordàSpain · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime93
NurembergGermany · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime92
Rio de JaneiroBrazil · South America · prime May to September
prime92
The Albanian RivieraAlbania · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime92
ViennaAustria · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime92
The Lisbon CoastPortugal · Europe · prime April to June and September to October
prime91
Zakopane & the TatrasPoland · Europe · prime June and September
prime91
BurgundyFrance · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime90
Cusco & the Sacred ValleyPeru · South America · prime May to September
prime90
San Sebastián & the Basque CoastSpain / France · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime90
SantoriniGreece · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime90
RiojaSpain · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime89
New York CityNew York, USA · North America · prime May to June and September to October
prime88
Côte d’Azur & the CalanquesFrance · Europe · prime May to June and September to October · flagged: wildfire risk
prime87
IcelandIceland · Europe · prime June to August
prime87
Amalfi Coast & CapriItaly · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime86
Dalmatian CoastCroatia · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime86
Bay of Kotor & the Budva RivieraMontenegro · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime84
Puglia & the SalentoItaly · Europe · prime May to June and September to October
prime84
San DiegoCalifornia, USA · North America · prime March to May and September to November
good79
Italian LakesItaly · Europe · prime May and September to October
good70
Costa de la Luz & CádizSpain · Europe · prime April to May and October
good69
SicilyItaly · Europe · prime April to May and October
good69
CreteGreece · Europe · prime April to May and September to October
good68
Bavarian AlpsGermany · Europe · prime September and December
good66
SydneyAustralia · Oceania · prime March to April and September to November
good64
Douro ValleyPortugal · Europe · prime May and September to October
good63
Oʻahu & the North ShoreHawaii, USA · North America · prime March to May and September to November
good63
Nashville & MemphisTennessee, USA · North America · prime April to May and September to October
good59
TasmaniaAustralia · Oceania · prime March to April and November to December
good57
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