S&P 500 in June: seasonality and history
Since 1957, the S&P 500 has risen in June in 54% of years (38 of 70), with an average return of +0.11% and a median of +0.08%. That makes June its #10 month of 12.
Average+0.11%
Years up54%
Best year2019 · +6.89%
Worst year2008 · −8.60%
The seasonal path through June
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through June, all years since 1957.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | +0.25% | 67% |
| Jun 28 | +0.19% | 55% |
| Jun 2 | +0.16% | 62% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9 | −0.23% | 40% |
| Jun 26 | −0.21% | 38% |
| Jun 24 | −0.17% | 41% |
Seasonal trend windows touching June
- ▲ Bullish May 26 – Jun 8 · 14 days · seasonal Σ +1.63%
- ▼ Bearish Jun 9 – Jun 26 · 18 days · seasonal Σ −1.00%
- ▲ Bullish Jun 27 – Jul 17 · 20 days · seasonal Σ +2.05%
June in recent years
| Year | S&P 500 in June |
|---|---|
| 2026 | −1.06% |
| 2025 | +4.96% |
| 2024 | +3.47% |
| 2023 | +6.47% |
| 2022 | −8.39% |
| 2021 | +2.22% |
| 2020 | +1.84% |
| 2019 | +6.89% |
| 2018 | +0.48% |
| 2017 | +0.48% |
Questions
Is June a good month for the S&P 500?
On average, yes: +0.11% since 1957, rising in 54% of years. But the range is wide, from −8.60% in 2008 to +6.89% in 2019, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in June?
Jun 1 (+0.25%, up 67% of years), Jun 28 (+0.19%, up 55% of years), Jun 2 (+0.16%, up 62% of years).