Petrified Forest · June · Arizona
Petrified Forest National Park in June
June is a fair month for Petrified Forest National Park, with some limitations. Crowds are moderate. Highs average 88°F and lows 60°F, with about 0.2 inches of rain.
June is rated fair at Petrified Forest. Consider Apr–May, Oct instead.
What to expect
Honest take: June is not the month for Petrified Forest. Hot afternoons with monsoon storms that make for dramatic skies.
It works as a half-day stop on I-40. Enter at one end and exit the other on the 28-mile park road.
Good to know
- Best months overall: Apr–May, Oct.
- Closest airport: Phoenix (PHX) or Albuquerque (ABQ), about 3.5 hours.
- Before you go: Taking any petrified wood from the park is illegal. Buy it from shops outside the park, which sell wood collected on private land. Check current conditions on nps.gov.
Questions
Is June a good time to visit Petrified Forest National Park?
June is a fair month for Petrified Forest National Park, with some limitations. Crowds are moderate. Highs average 88°F and lows 60°F, with about 0.2 inches of rain.
What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park in June?
Highs average 88°F and lows 60°F, with about 0.2 inches of rain. Conditions are fair this month, so check the month-by-month ratings before you commit.
How crowded is Petrified Forest National Park in June?
Crowds are moderate in June.