Dow Jones Industrial Average in June: seasonality and history
Since 1897, the Dow has risen in June in 51% of years (66 of 130), with an average return of +0.42% and a median of +0.07%. That makes June its #8 month of 12.
Average+0.42%
Years up51%
Best year1938 · +24.26%
Worst year1930 · −17.72%
The seasonal path through June
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through June, all years since 1897.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | +0.21% | 55% |
| Jun 4 | +0.17% | 58% |
| Jun 12 | +0.15% | 54% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18 | −0.20% | 43% |
| Jun 9 | −0.18% | 44% |
| Jun 15 | −0.13% | 49% |
Seasonal trend windows touching June
- ▲ Bullish Jun 28 – Aug 3 · 36 days · seasonal Σ +2.74%
June in recent years
| Year | Dow in June |
|---|---|
| 2026 | +2.52% |
| 2025 | +4.32% |
| 2024 | +1.12% |
| 2023 | +4.56% |
| 2022 | −6.71% |
| 2021 | −0.08% |
| 2020 | +1.69% |
| 2019 | +7.19% |
| 2018 | −0.59% |
| 2017 | +1.62% |
Questions
Is June a good month for the Dow?
On average, yes: +0.42% since 1897, rising in 51% of years. But the range is wide, from −17.72% in 1930 to +24.26% in 1938, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in June?
Jun 2 (+0.21%, up 55% of years), Jun 4 (+0.17%, up 58% of years), Jun 12 (+0.15%, up 54% of years).