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Badlands National Park in June
Badlands National Park warms up: highs climb to 85°F (29°C), from 72°F in May, with lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain.
It scores 81/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 54%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (29°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 57°F (14°C), about 16°C (28°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 2.7 in (68 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 16 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and September & October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, April – June.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 16 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in May to 81/100.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 85°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 57°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Badlands National Park in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Cedar Pass Lodge Restaurant
The park's only restaurant, known for Indian tacos and bison burgers.
Why now June scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Door Trail
Easy 0.75-mile trail through a break in the Badlands Wall into eroded terrain.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 2.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Notch Trail
1.5-mile trail with a log ladder climb to a ledge over the White River Valley.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Pinnacles Overlook
Wide view across spires and layered buttes at the park's west end.
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
Main park visitor center with a fossil prep lab and orientation film.
Nearby in June
- Black Hills in June~64 mi · highs 74°F, 2.8 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Medora in June~219 mi · highs 79°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Rocky Mountain NP in June~297 mi · highs 69°F, 1.7 in rain · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Badlands National Park in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Badlands National Park?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 81/100 against a best of 96 in May and September & October. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends.
How hot is Badlands National Park in June?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Badlands National Park in June?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 16.9 in (429 mm).
What should I pack for Badlands National Park in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 85°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 57°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Badlands National Park
Routes in season in June
- Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills May – Sep
Planning Badlands National Park in June?
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