Things to Do in Salt Lake City in June

June Weather in Salt Lake City

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Is June Right for You?

Advantages

Perfect hiking weather with warm days 27°C (80°F) and cool mornings 15°C (59°F) - ideal for early canyon starts before afternoon heat
Lowest hotel rates of summer season - June bookings average 25-40% less than July/August peak pricing
Lupine wildflower bloom at 2,100m+ (6,900ft+) elevation in Wasatch Mountains reaches peak in early June
Longest daylight hours of the year - sunset at 9:05 PM gives you 15+ hours for outdoor activities

Considerations

Afternoon thunderstorms develop quickly in mountains after 2 PM - can trap hikers above treeline with dangerous lightning
UV exposure is extreme at 1,400m (4,600ft) elevation - sunburn happens in 15 minutes without SPF 50+
Popular trails like Angels Landing at nearby Zion become overcrowded as summer tourism ramps up

Best Activities in June

Early Morning Canyon Hiking

June's temperature pattern makes dawn hikes perfect - start at 6 AM when it's 16°C (61°F), finish by 11 AM before heat peaks. Millcreek Canyon and Big Cottonwood Canyon offer 25+ trails within 30 minutes of downtown. Snow melts completely by mid-June at elevations below 2,400m (8,000ft).

Booking Tip: No permits needed for most day hikes. Parking fills by 8 AM on weekends - arrive before 7 AM or take UTA bus routes. Trail conditions and closures updated daily on Utah Avalanche Center website. Typical guided group hikes cost $75-125 per person.

Great Salt Lake Sunset Tours

June's 9 PM sunsets create spectacular photography at Antelope Island State Park. Lake levels are typically at seasonal high after spring snowmelt. Bison herds with new calves are most active in cooler evening hours. Zero humidity makes for crystal-clear mountain views across the lake.

Booking Tip: Book photography tours 7-10 days ahead for weekend slots. Entry fee $10 per vehicle plus tour costs $45-85 per person. Bring layers - temperature drops 15°C (27°F) after sunset. See current tour options in booking section below.

Temple Square and Pioneer Heritage Walking

Mid-June timing avoids conference crowds but captures Mormon Pioneer Day preparations. Daily 30-minute temple tours run every 15 minutes from 9 AM-9 PM. June's dry weather perfect for 2-hour heritage district walks covering 15 blocks of pioneer-era architecture.

Booking Tip: Free temple tours - no booking required, just arrive. Private heritage walks cost $25-45 per person. Avoid midday heat - schedule for 9-11 AM or 6-8 PM. Historical society offers specialized tours during Pioneer Day season.

Mountain Biking Wasatch Foothills

June offers perfect trail conditions after spring mud season ends but before summer drought hardens dirt. Mueller Park, Millcreek, and Bonneville Shoreline Trail offer 50+ miles of connected singletrack. Morning temperatures 18°C (65°F) ideal for climbing.

Booking Tip: Bike rentals $35-65 per day from local shops. Guided rides $85-150 per person including bike. Book rentals 3-5 days ahead in June. Trail maps available free at REI or local bike shops. Check trail conditions on Utah Mountain Biking Association website.

Brewery and Distillery District Tours

June weather perfect for walking between 12 breweries and 3 distilleries within 2 km (1.2 miles) of downtown. Local beer gardens open patios for first time since winter. Utah's unique 5% ABV beer laws create distinctive local brewing scene worth exploring.

Booking Tip: Walking tours cost $65-95 per person including tastings. Book weekend tours 5-7 days ahead. Many breweries offer free tours at 2 PM and 4 PM daily. Food truck rotation peaks in June - check brewery social media for daily schedules.

Red Butte Garden Botanical Walks

Peak wildflower season in June with 100+ native species blooming. Garden sits at 1,500m (4,900ft) elevation offering cooler microclimate and city views. June concerts in outdoor amphitheater combine music with botanical beauty.

Booking Tip: Garden admission $14 adults, $12 seniors. Concert tickets $25-75 depending on artist. Free guided plant walks Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 AM. No advance booking needed for garden entry, but concerts sell out 2-3 weeks ahead.

June Events & Festivals

Late June

Utah Arts Festival

Four-day outdoor arts festival in Library Square featuring 140+ artists, live music, and food vendors. June timing offers perfect weather for outdoor browsing and street performances. Local and regional artists showcase pottery, jewelry, and Utah-specific landscape art.

Every Thursday in June

Twilight Concert Series

Free Thursday evening concerts at Pioneer Park drawing 5,000+ locals. June lineup typically features indie and alternative acts. Perfect for experiencing local music scene while enjoying 24°C (75°F) evening temperatures.

Essential Tips

What to Pack

SPF 50+ sunscreen and reapply every 90 minutes - UV index of 10 at 1,400m (4,600ft) elevation causes burns in 10-15 minutes

Lightweight merino wool layers - morning temps 16°C (61°F), afternoon 32°C (90°F), evening 21°C (70°F)

Insulated water bottle holding 1 liter (32 oz) minimum - dehydration happens fast in 35% humidity

Lightweight rain jacket for afternoon mountain storms - brief but intense with lightning risk

Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support for loose granite trails and scree fields above 2,100m (7,000ft)

Electrolyte tablets - sweating in dry air depletes sodium faster than humid climates

Lip balm with SPF - high altitude and low humidity cause painful cracking within hours

Polarized sunglasses - essential for Great Salt Lake glare and snow fields above 2,700m (9,000ft)

Lightweight fleece for evening activities - temperature drops 15°C (27°F) after 9 PM sunset

Daypack with rain cover - afternoon thunderstorms develop in 20-30 minutes in mountains

Insider Knowledge

Utah's liquor laws require food purchase with drinks at bars - order appetizers to avoid awkward explanations from servers

Mountain weather changes in 15-20 minutes - locals check weather.gov hourly forecasts, not daily apps, for hiking decisions

Free UTA ski bus routes continue running to canyon trailheads through June - saves $15 parking fees and crowded lots

Local coffee shops close early (6-7 PM) unlike major cities - fuel up for evening activities at grocery stores or gas stations