Acadia National Park weather in June

June in Acadia National Park: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Acadia National Park🇺🇸 United States · Great Lakes & Midwest · National park90
  1. 45Jan
  2. 53Feb
  3. 61Mar
  4. 70Apr
  5. 81May
  6. 90Jun
  7. 88Jul
  8. 85Aug
  9. 87Sep
  10. 74Oct
  11. 63Nov
  12. 49Dec

#1 of 12 months in Acadia National Park · #201 of 1413 destinations to visit in June · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Days
18°C
Nights
10°C
Wet days
9
Sun
10.3 h
Humidity
82%
Daylight
16 h
Acadia National Park, United States
Photo: Daniel Miller · Pexels

Traveller notes on Acadia National Park in June

Acadia's forum calls June generally good — mild with cool evenings and noticeable morning fog along the coast, early June often bright and sunny with highs in the 70s°F. Regulars flag black flies as a genuine nuisance this time of year, worth packing repellent for, and note wildflowers including lupine fields are in full bloom, with late June typically more reliable weather-wise than early June.
Tripadvisor community · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Acadia National Park

Acadia-forum threads on a January visit describe most of Park Loop Road as genuinely closed for winter, posters naming the section past Sand Beach and Thunder Hole as the real exception that stays plowed, parking included. Regulars call the carriage roads a real draw when snow allows, several posters naming grooming for cross-country skiing as a standard winter feature here. Posters call Cadillac Mountain Sports in Bar Harbor the real place to rent skis, several regulars naming this the standard way to get outfitted for a January visit. Regulars call a handful of local restaurants genuinely still open on winter weekends, several threads naming Red Sky, Rogue Cafe and Side Street Cafe among the options. Posters recommend confirming current road and trail conditions before a January trip, several regulars calling this standard given how much winter access varies. The record: 0C days, -7.9C nights, an extraordinarily high 113.6mm across nearly 10 days and 75 percent humidity.
AcadiaJanuaryRegular · January · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Acadia-forum threads on an April visit describe this as genuinely mud season locally, posters calling a real difference between early April, which often still feels like winter, and the later part of the month. Regulars call daytime temperatures typically in the mid-fifties with nights dropping into the mid-thirties, a surprise flurry still possible even late in the month. Posters call the Loop Road usually not opening until around April 15, access considerably more limited before that date. Regulars call trails here a mix of icy patches and real mud, though the upside is black flies haven't emerged yet this early in spring. Posters recommend Blackwoods for self-check-in camping given how many other campgrounds stay closed, most posters recommending June or October instead for a fuller Acadia experience. The record: 8.5C days feeling like 7C, 0.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 117.3mm across over 11 days and 72 percent humidity.
AcadiaAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Acadia-forum threads on a November visit describe the Park Loop Road and Cadillac Mountain drive as still genuinely doable this time of year, posters calling the views actually better once the leaves have dropped. Regulars call most shops and restaurants in town closed for the season by November, though the park itself never shuts down regardless of month. Posters describe mid-November as capable of turning properly wintry, real snow possible on any given day this late in the month. Regulars recommend real layers and waterproof boots regardless of forecast, conditions here shifting quickly once a coastal system moves through. Posters call the quieter trails a genuine upside this time of year, crowds a fraction of the summer peak. Regulars recommend checking current park and road conditions directly before any hike, especially on the higher trails. The record: 7.4C days feeling like 3C, -0.3C nights, 115.6mm across over 10 days and 72 percent humidity.
AcadiaNovemberRegular · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Acadia-forum threads on September visits describe conditions as genuinely mild through the day, comfortable enough for swimming in the lakes earlier in the month, evenings turning cool but never harsh. Posters describe a real range across the month, one stretch bringing fog and a cooler, damper day near the fifties Fahrenheit while another delivers sunny mid-seventies the same week. Regulars call September a genuine sweet spot for crowds, kids back in school and leaf-peeping still weeks away, the park noticeably emptier than peak summer. Posters recommend real layers, conditions here shifting meaningfully day to day. Regulars describe every restaurant and attraction as still fully open in September, unlike the wind-down by mid-October. Posters call Cadillac Mountain sunrise and the carriage roads genuine highlights regardless of conditions. The record: 18.4C days feeling like 18C, 10.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 93mm across nearly 7 days and 81 percent humidity.
AcadiaSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Acadia National Park climate normals — June

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Sea temperature11°C / 52°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall90 mm / 3.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point11°C / 51°F
Sunshine10.3 h/day
Daylight15.5 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Acadia National Park in June

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

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Best months for Acadia National Park's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Best weatherAcadia National Park's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.

June includes Acadia Birding Festival.

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What's on in Acadia National Park in June

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Closure

    Peregrine cliff trail closures

    15 Mar – 15 Aug · usually

    The Precipice, Jordan Cliffs and Valley Cove trails shut while peregrines nest on the cliffs above them, usually from mid-March until the chicks fledge. Rangers set up scopes at the Precipice lot instead. Source ↗

  • Hazard

    Tick season

    15 Apr – 30 Sep · usuallyInsects & disease

    Blacklegged ticks carrying Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are common on the park's trails from spring through fall; the NPS advises staying on trail centers and checking for ticks after hikes. Source ↗

  • Festival

    Acadia Birding Festival

    15 May – 5 Jun · usuallyBirdlife seasonBook early

    Long-running spring gathering for birders on Mount Desert Island, timed to warbler migration and nesting seabirds, with guided walks and a boat trip out to see puffins and razorbills. Source ↗

  • Rule

    Cadillac Summit Road reservation

    20 May – 25 Oct · usuallyBook early

    Driving up for sunrise needs a timed vehicle reservation from late May to late October. Thirty per cent are released ninety days out and the rest two days ahead at 10am Eastern; the sunrise slots go in seconds. Source ↗

  • Season

    Sea fog

    20 May – 20 Aug · usuallyFog seasonRisk

    Warm air over a cold Gulf of Maine puts fog on the coast for a good share of early-summer mornings. Sunrise from Cadillac can be a white wall, and it usually burns back by late morning. Source ↗

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Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Acadia National Park — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Acadia National Park in June — FAQ

Is June a good time to visit Acadia National Park?
June in Acadia National Park: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Acadia National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Acadia National Park in June?
In June, Acadia National Park averages a daily high of 17.8°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 90.4 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Acadia National Park in June?
Acadia National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in June.

Within 300 km: Bar Harbor's Lobster season around 15 Jun – 15 Dec.