Crater Lake in June: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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June is one of the best months of the year to visit Crater Lake National Park: crowds run 44% of the July peak (72,067 average visits), days average 57°F with 15.3 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

Partial access: Rim Drive and the north entrance are typically closed November–June; the south entrance and Rim Village stay open year-round for snow-season lake views. Current NPS conditions →

Crowds in June

Crater Lake averages 72,067 recreation visits in June — 44% of what July, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging.

Average visits (June)

72,067 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

12.5% of annual visitation

vs. peak (July)

44%

Weather & daylight

Daytime stays cool (highs average 57°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 34°F). Average precipitation is 2.3″ for the month. Mid-month daylight runs 15.3 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station CRATER LAKE NPS HQ, OR US (1 mi from park coordinates, 6,485 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of June.

What to pack for Crater Lake in June

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 34°F
Packable rain jacket — 2.3″ of precipitation is normal this month
Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month

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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
Big Bend in June — 26% of peak crowds, highs 87°F, score 81/100
Olympic in June — 48% of peak crowds, highs 67°F, score 78/100

Common questions

Is Crater Lake crowded in June?

Moderately: June runs 44% of the July peak, averaging 72,067 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).

What is the weather like in Crater Lake in June?

Average highs of 57°F, lows of 34°F, 2.3″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, CRATER LAKE NPS HQ, OR US station).

What should I pack for Crater Lake 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.

Is everything open at Crater Lake in June?

Rim Drive and the north entrance are typically closed November–June; the south entrance and Rim Village stay open year-round for snow-season lake views. Always check the park's live NPS alerts for current conditions.

See also: the best national parks to visit in June · Last verified 2026-09-12