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Mackinac Island in June
Mackinac Island warms up: highs climb to 64°F (18°C), from 54°F in May, with lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 80/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs near 64°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 51°F (10°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (85 mm).
With about 15 h 31 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around June
June is one of Mackinac Island's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June and September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by July, the score drops to 76/100.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 31 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 63/100 in May to 80/100.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route recommends.
- June sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Michigan Lake Shore route recommends.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mackinac Island in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
The Pink Pony
Waterfront restaurant and bar at the Chippewa Hotel, famous for whitefish.
Why now June scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Grand Hotel
1887 hotel with the world's longest porch and formal gardens.
Why now Highs near 64°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mackinac Island Bike Shop
Bike rentals for the flat 8-mile M-185 loop around the island shoreline.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Fort Holmes
Island's highest point with views over the Straits and the Mackinac Bridge.
Lake Shore Boulevard (M-185)
Car-free 8.2-mile loop around the island, the only state highway with no cars.
Nearby in June
- Traverse City in June~89 mi · highs 65°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in June~103 mi · highs 56°F, 3.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Door County in June~138 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Frankenmuth in June~179 mi · highs 75°F, 3.4 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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.
Mackinac Island in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Mackinac Island?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 80/100. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route recommends.
How cold is Mackinac Island in June?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mackinac Island in June?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.4 in (875 mm).
What should I pack for Mackinac Island in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Mackinac Island
Routes in season in June
- Great Lakes Hidden Gems May – Sep
- Michigan Lake Shore Jun – Sep
Planning Mackinac Island in June?
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