June Lowcountry Almanac
June brings a sense of balance to the Lowcountry with long days, rising heat and the first real taste of summer. Named for Juno, the Roman goddess of women and renewal, the month overflows with life, from ripening tomatoes to chirping hatchlings in the rookery. With Flag Day, Father’s Day, summer solstice and Juneteenth on the calendar, there is plenty to honor and enjoy. Let this guide, with insights from the 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac and Grow Great Vegetables South Carolina, help you soak it all in.
Night & day
Longer days mean more time for beach walks, bike rides and that critical third sunset cocktail you definitely deserve.
- Sunrise: 6:15-6:18 a.m.
- Sunset: 8:26-8:35 p.m.
Weather predictions
Time to sweat stylishly. Summer kicks into high gear this month with above-average temps and spotty rainfall.
- Average temperature: 80 degrees (1 degree above average)
- Precipitation: 3.5 inches (2 inches below average)
Forecast by week
- June 1-9: Sunshine and rising temps. Time to dig out the floppy hat
- June 10-19: Thunderstorms and a surprise cool-down
- June 20-30: Heat returns with isolated storms (read: pop-up showers and steamy skies)
Astronomical events
June’s skies are putting on a show.
- June 1: The greatest elongation offers the best time to observe Venus.
- June 11: Full Strawberry Moon. A sweet name for a moon that glows with golden-pink light.
- June 21: Summer solstice at 10:41 p.m., the longest day of sunlight of the year.
- June 25: New moon. A good night to stargaze and dream.
Tides & currents
For the best paddle, cast or coastal stroll, visit tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov and stay in tune with the latest tides.
In the garden
Don’t let the calendar fool you: summer started weeks ago in a Lowcountry garden. The beds are buzzing, the vines are stretching, and gardeners are working up a healthy sweat.
Prep: Keep your crops happy with regular watering, vigilant weeding and generous mulching. When broccoli goes bitter, thank it for its service, and replant with cover crops or peas. Mulch everything from tomatoes to okra. Pathways? Mow or mulch them to keep critters and weeds in check.
Plant: Yes, it’s hot. But your garden’s not taking a vacation.
Indoors: You’re off duty.
Outdoors: Sow heat-hardy greens like crowder peas, okra and lettuce. Keep summer veggies coming with staggered plantings of corn, melons, beans, squash, edamame and more. Don’t forget to finish planting sweet potato slips and watermelons. Feed the soil generously between rounds.
Harvest: Your June haul could rival the farmers market: Beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, chard, cherries, collards, cucumbers, garlic, lettuce, new potatoes, onions, peas, peppers, plums, raspberries, scallions, squash, tomatoes, turnips and zucchini.
Best days
According to lunar wisdom, here’s when to make your move:
- Fish with Dad: June 1-11, 25-30
- Travel for fun: June 1, 27-28
- Brew beer: June 7-8
- Go camping: June 9-11
- Tie the knot: June 4-6
- Buy a house: June 7-8
- Start something new: June 26
