Yellowstone in June: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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June is one of the best months of the year to visit Yellowstone National Park: crowds run 90% of the July peak (830,987 average visits). Weather: highs average 61°F and lows 33°F, with 2.4″ of precipitation and 15.5 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
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Bring for Yellowstone in June
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy)See it on AmazonWhy: mornings average 33°F.
- Packable rain jacketSee it on AmazonWhy: 2.4″ of precipitation is normal this month.
- Bear spraySee it on AmazonWhy: recommended by the park in grizzly country (check current park regulations before you carry).
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Yellowstone in June: what the park service says
By June every Yellowstone road should be open to cars: on the park service's projected 2027 schedule the last ones, Dunraven Pass and the Beartooth Highway, open on May 28. Dunraven is a high-elevation pass that the park says generally gets more winter weather, and all dates depend on conditions. Check the park's road status page or call before driving the Beartooth or Dunraven in early June.
Source: NPS, checked 2026-11-05.
Crowds in June
Yellowstone averages 830,987 recreation visits in June — 90% of what July, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind — book early and start days at dawn.
Weather & daylight
Daytime temperatures are comfortable (highs average 61°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 33°F). Average precipitation is 2.4″ for the month. Mid-month daylight runs 15.5 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station YELLOWSTONE LAKE, WY US (6 mi from park coordinates, 7,835 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of June.
What to pack for Yellowstone in June
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 33°F
- Packable rain jacket — 2.4″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
- Bear spray — recommended by the park in grizzly country (check current park regulations before you carry)
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Also at their best in June
Other parks whose computed June verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:
- North Cascades in June — 26% of peak crowds, highs 74°F, score 91/100
- Katmai in June — 34% of peak crowds, highs 59°F, score 88/100
- Crater Lake in June — 44% of peak crowds, highs 57°F, score 84/100
- Olympic in June — 48% of peak crowds, highs 67°F, score 78/100
Common questions
Is Yellowstone crowded in June?
Yes — June runs 90% of Yellowstone's peak, averaging 830,987 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). See every month at Yellowstone.
What is the weather like in Yellowstone in June?
Average highs of 61°F, lows of 33°F, 2.4″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, YELLOWSTONE LAKE, WY US station). Compare it with other national parks in June.
What should I pack for Yellowstone in June?
Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); Packable rain jacket; Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page. Going in July instead? Yellowstone in July has its own list.
See also: the best national parks to visit in June · Last verified 2026-09-24