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Blue Mountains in June
Blue Mountains cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 56°F in May, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 66/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What June feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (60 mm).
Plan around June
June is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are January, March & April and September – November.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 46 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 80/100 in May to 66/100.
- June sits inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°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 Blue Mountains in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Zig Zag Railway
Heritage steam and diesel trains running down the 1860s zig-zag line from Clarence near Lithgow, with sandstone cuttings and viaducts.
Why now June scores 66/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Scenic World
Steep railway, cable car and skyway over the Jamison Valley, with rainforest boardwalks.
Why now Highs near 50°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Grand Canyon Track
6 km loop near Blackheath descending into a fern-lined slot canyon.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Three Sisters
Three sandstone pillars above the Jamison Valley, seen from Echo Point Lookout.
Leura Gourmet
Cafe and deli on Leura Mall with a back dining room that looks out over the Jamison Valley.
Nearby in June
- Sydney in June~53 mi · highs 62°F, 3.4 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~875 m to Blue Mountains's ~1,022 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Blue Mountains in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Blue Mountains?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 66/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are January, March & April and September – November. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
How cold is Blue Mountains in June?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blue Mountains in June?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.5 in (749 mm).
What should I pack for Blue Mountains in June?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°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 Blue Mountains
Routes in season in June
- Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef May – Oct
Planning Blue Mountains 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.