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Black Hills in June
Black Hills warms up: highs climb to 74°F (24°C), from 62°F in May, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 89/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 74°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 59%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs settle around 74°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 48°F (9°C), about 15°C (27°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (71 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
With about 15 h 15 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around June
June is one of Black Hills's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 74°F, up from 62°F in May.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June – September.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 15 min of daylight.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Black Hills in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Black Elk Peak Trail
7-mile round trip from Sylvan Lake to a stone fire tower on South Dakota's highest point.
Why now June scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sylvan Lake
Granite-ringed lake with an easy 1-mile shoreline loop and boulder scrambles.
Why now Highs near 74°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Wildlife Loop Road
18-mile road through Custer State Park prairie with bison herds and begging burros.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
State Game Lodge
1920s lodge, the former Summer White House, serving buffalo and pheasant dishes.
Purple Pie Place
Purple-painted pie shop in Custer known for rhubarb and berry pies.
Nearby in June
- Badlands National Park in June~64 mi · highs 85°F, 2.7 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Medora in June~217 mi · highs 79°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Rocky Mountain NP in June~259 mi · highs 69°F, 1.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Denver in June~287 mi · highs 88°F, 1.7 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer 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.
Black Hills in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Black Hills?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 74°F (24°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends.
How hot is Black Hills in June?
Average highs are 74°F (24°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Black Hills in June?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.2 in (487 mm).
What should I pack for Black Hills in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Black Hills
Routes in season in June
- Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills May – Sep
Planning Black Hills in June?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.