Gold in June: seasonality and history
Since 2001, gold has risen in June in 42% of years (11 of 26), with an average return of −0.87% and a median of −1.63%. That makes June its #12 month of 12.
Average−0.87%
Years up42%
Best year2016 · +8.53%
Worst year2013 · −12.12%
The seasonal path through June
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through June, all years since 2001.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16 | +0.42% | 78% |
| Jun 19 | +0.40% | 60% |
| Jun 2 | +0.35% | 61% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | −0.52% | 47% |
| Jun 13 | −0.50% | 53% |
| Jun 7 | −0.44% | 39% |
Seasonal trend windows touching June
- ▼ Bearish Jun 20 – Jun 28 · 9 days · seasonal Σ −1.44%
June in recent years
| Year | Gold in June |
|---|---|
| 2026 | −12.07% |
| 2025 | +0.57% |
| 2024 | +0.72% |
| 2023 | −1.76% |
| 2022 | −1.92% |
| 2021 | −6.88% |
| 2020 | +2.79% |
| 2019 | +7.96% |
| 2018 | −3.75% |
| 2017 | −2.46% |
Questions
Is June a bad month for gold?
On average, yes: −0.87% since 2001, rising in 42% of years. But the range is wide, from −12.12% in 2013 to +8.53% in 2016, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in June?
Jun 16 (+0.42%, up 78% of years), Jun 19 (+0.40%, up 60% of years), Jun 2 (+0.35%, up 61% of years).