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Things to Do in Houma in June
June weather, activities, events & insider tips
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June Weather in Houma
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
88°F (31°C)
High Temp
75°F (24°C)
Low Temp
0.2 inches (5 mm)
Rainfall
70%
Humidity
Is June Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
Advantages
- + June lands between spring crush and hurricane watch. Bayou Terrebonne is yours on weekday mornings while locals clock in. Sweet freedom.
- + Blue crab peaks in June. Dock crates behind Downtown Marina sell live dozens. Restaurants swap crawfish for crab boils you will not see in tourist season.
- + Hotel rates fall to shoulder-season levels. River-view rooms that demand two-month advance bookings in March open same-week in June. Grab them.
- + Mosquito numbers crash after the spring hatch. Evening bayou tours turn pleasant, no bug net required. Breathe easy.
Considerations
- − Afternoon storms slam in at 3 PM. They dump brief, intense rain and cancel swamp tours for 30-45 minutes. Schedule outdoor fun for mornings.
- − Humidity punches 85% by 10 AM. Historic walking tours feel like soup wading. Take indoor breaks every 90 minutes.
- − Some seasonal restaurants lock up between Memorial Day and July 4th while owners vacation. Phone your must-try spots before you drive.
Year-Round Climate
How June compares to the rest of the year
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 8°C | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Feb | 21°C | 12°C | 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
| Mar | 23°C | 14°C | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Apr | 25°C | 17°C | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| May | 29°C | 21°C | 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
| Jun | 31°C | 24°C | 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
| Jul | 31°C | 25°C | 0.3 inches (8 mm) |
| Aug | 31°C | 25°C | 0.3 inches (8 mm) |
| Sep | 30°C | 23°C | 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C | 18°C | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Nov | 22°C | 13°C | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Dec | 19°C | 11°C | 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
Best Activities in June
Top things to do during your visit
Bayou Black Swamp Tours
Lower June water herds alligators into deeper channels. Guides know the bends. Morning tours (7-10 AM) dodge heat and storms. Cypress glows green. Spanish moss brushes your cap.
Booking Tip: Reserve 3-5 days ahead through licensed operators listed below. Morning slots vanish first. Ask for the 7:30 AM departure.
Downtown Houma Food Tours
June locals finally have time to talk. Owners are not juggling spring hordes. You will eat crawfish étouffée where mudbugs are still fresh. Blackberry dumplings appear at family cafes that shutter in August.
Booking Tip: Walking tours kick off at 9 AM to dodge heat. You will cover 1.6 km (1 mile) across three hours with AC breaks. Book 48 hours ahead for weekends.
Terrebonne Parish Fishing Charles
Speckled trout and redfish shift feeding patterns in June. Guides track tide charts when fish stack in marsh ponds. You will cast where locals catch dinner, using live shrimp scooped at dawn from Dulac docks.
Booking Tip: Reserve 7-10 days ahead for weekend dates. Half-day trips run 5-9 AM to beat morning storms. Full-day trips shelter indoors at the usual 1 PM weather.
Southdown Plantation House Tours
June is the lone month you can roam the 1859 sugar manor without a crowd. Guides walk you through original slave quarters and the 12-foot cistern that caught rain. Thick brick walls hold 22°C (72°F) all day. Perfect storm shelter.
Booking Tip: Tours roll hourly 10 AM-3 PM. The 2 PM slot doubles as storm shelter. Weekdays need no booking. Just walk in.
Houma Night Market & Live Music Crawl
Evenings drop to 26°C (79°F) by 8 PM. Locals hit downtown markets where swamp-pop bands jam on courthouse steps. Crawfish vendors now ladle blue crab boils. Craft booths open only when thermometers fall below 30°C (86°F).
Booking Tip: Markets run 6-10 PM every Friday. No tickets. But downtown parking is gone by 7 PM. The music crawl links three venues within 400 m (0.25 miles).
Where to Stay in Houma in June
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June Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
Early June
Voice of the Wetlands Festival
Musicians spin Cajun and swamp-pop on the courthouse square. Church food booths sell crawfish-stuffed bread and blackberry wine cake. Bring cash. Most vendors skip cards.
Mid June
Terrebonne Port Commission Boat Blessing
Fishing captains gather at Downtown Marina for a priest blessing that started in 1938. Shrimp boats wear palm fronds. Captains trade storm stories in Cajun cadence. Free. Starts at dawn.
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Insider knowledge and common pitfalls to avoid
Insider Knowledge
Locals eat crawfish at 11 AM when pots are freshest. Big Al's stops serving by 2 PM when the batch is gone. Arrive early.
The finest shrimp po-boys hide in gas stations. Try the Shell station on Park Avenue where bread bakes hourly. Trust me.
Bayou tours improve after 4 PM rain. Temperature falls 5°C (9°F) and alligators prowl cooler water. Better photos.
Download the 'Houma Tides' app. Fishing guides post real-time redfish locations keyed to tide changes. Follow the dots.
Avoid These Mistakes
Never book swamp tours at 1 PM. Daily storms strike then and operators cancel 40% of afternoon trips. Morning only.
Skip flip-flops on boat tours. Cypress knees and oyster shells will slice bare feet. Wear real shoes.
Do not assume crawfish year-round. Many pits close in June and switch to blue crab specials. Call first.
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