Early summer · Weather & things to do
Grand Marais in June
The year's rain peaks now, with about 3.9 in (98 mm) falling in Grand Marais, alongside highs near 72°F (22°C) and lows of 52°F (11°C).
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 79/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (98 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs settle around 72°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 52°F (11°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (98 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
With about 15 h 46 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around June
June is one of Grand Marais's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 72°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 46 min of daylight.
- June sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Grand Marais in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Artist's Point
Rocky basalt spit behind the Coast Guard station leading to the harbor lighthouse breakwall.
Why now June scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
World's Best Donuts
Seasonal donut shop near the harbor since 1969.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best early morning, May–Oct.
North House Folk School
Harborfront school for traditional crafts, with short classes and sails on the schooner Hjordis.
Judge C.R. Magney State Park
Trail to the Devil's Kettle, where half the Brule River seems to vanish into a pothole.
Why now Highs near 72°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sven & Ole's
Long-running pizza joint with the Pickle Herring pub attached.
Nearby in June
- Duluth in June~106 mi · highs 70°F, 4.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Minneapolis in June~237 mi · highs 78°F, 5.1 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Door County in June~242 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in June~290 mi · highs 56°F, 3.2 in rain · 9°C (15°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~468 m to Grand Marais's ~186 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.
Grand Marais in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Grand Marais?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 79/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. June is inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
How hot is Grand Marais in June?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Grand Marais in June?
Some: about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.5 in (723 mm).
What should I pack for Grand Marais in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Grand Marais
Routes in season in June
- Minnesota North Shore Jun – Oct
Planning Grand Marais in June?
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