Early summer · Weather & things to do
Medora in June
Medora warms up: highs climb to 79°F (26°C), from 68°F in May, with lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
At 89/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 57%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 55°F (13°C), about 14°C (25°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (72 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 39 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is one of Medora's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 79°F, up from 68°F in May.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by July, the score drops to 77/100.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 39 min of daylight.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes79°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Medora in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Medora Musical
Outdoor variety show at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre against a badlands backdrop.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer evening.
Pitchfork Steak Fondue
Steaks speared on pitchforks and cooked in oil on a bluff above town.
Painted Canyon Overlook
Wide overlook of layered badlands just off I-90, often with bison below.
Why now June scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Little Missouri Saloon
Western saloon in downtown Medora with a casual bar and grill.
Wind Canyon Trail
Short 0.4-mile trail to a bluff above the Little Missouri River with wind-carved sandstone.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in June
- Black Hills in June~217 mi · highs 74°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Badlands National Park in June~219 mi · highs 85°F, 2.7 in rain · 3°C (5°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.
Medora in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Medora?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route recommends.
How hot is Medora in June?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Medora in June?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 16.6 in (422 mm).
What should I pack for Medora in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (79°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in June
- Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills May – Sep
Planning Medora in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.