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Bryce Canyon in June
Bryce Canyon sees its driest month, with just 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain, highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows of 48°F (9°C).
At 100/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (8 mm)
- Humidity
- 25%
- Cloud cover
- 26%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What June feels like
Warm afternoons near 79°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (31°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Low humidity, around 25%, makes the air feel crisp and dry.
Rain is scarce: about 0.3 in (8 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 26%.
Plan around June
June is one of Bryce Canyon's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 79°F, up from 66°F in May.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: July brings 1.2 in (31 mm).
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 35 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 8°C (14°F) from May.
- Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so June falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 48°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bryce Canyon in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Mossy Cave Trail
Short walk off Hwy 12 to a seasonal waterfall and a dripping alcove.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer.
Bryce Canyon Astronomy Program
Ranger-led night sky talks and telescope viewing in one of the darkest parks in the US.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best moonless nights, May–Sep.
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room
1920s rim lodge dining room, the only sit-down restaurant inside the park.
Why now June scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant
Roadside restaurant known for homemade fruit pies.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sunrise Point
Rim overlook facing east over the Bryce Amphitheater's densest hoodoos.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Inspiration Point
Three-level viewpoint looking straight into the Silent City hoodoo maze.
Nearby in June
- Zion in June~50 mi · highs 85°F, 0.3 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in June~70 mi · highs 88°F, 0.4 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Grand Canyon in June~103 mi · highs 98°F, 0.3 in rain · 10°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Canyonlands in June~136 mi · highs 91°F, 0.4 in rain · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,993 m to Bryce Canyon's ~2,496 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.
Bryce Canyon in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain. Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Bryce Canyon in June?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bryce Canyon in June?
Not much: about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.4 in (263 mm).
What should I pack for Bryce Canyon in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 48°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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