When to go · Black Rock City
Black Rock City in June
Good month. Outside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
Is another month better than June?
June is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in June
- Black Rock CityHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Black Rock City, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Good
Aug: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 3
Aug: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jun: High
Aug: High
Prices
Jun: High
Aug: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Aug: 0
June: Outside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
August: Inside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).
Black Rock City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A warm layer for the evenings