Best Time to Visit Glacier Bay National Park
Best time to visit Glacier Bay National Park: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Glacier Bay National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Glacier Bay National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 20° | 25,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 25° | 19° | 13,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 24° | 18° | 16,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 31° | 26° | 15,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 35° | 30° | 16,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 43° | 38° | 7,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 44° | 40° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 47° | 41° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 42° | 37° | 16,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 35° | 29° | 28,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 29° | 23° | 25,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 24° | 18° | 33,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Glacier Bay National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Glacier Bay National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 296 mi | 2°F | 61°F cooler | 80 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Glacier Bay National Park is a national park in Alaska. Glacier Bay National Park is a US national park known for tidewater glaciers and whale watching.
Right now it is 35°F (2°C) in Glacier Bay National Park with snow. It feels like 28°F. Today runs from 35°F to 37°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.2/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Glacier Bay National Park is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 47°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 18°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 37°F is in line with the 35°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Glacier Bay National Park today at 7.6/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Snow is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Glacier Bay National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:06 PM, Oct 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
❄️ 36° / 35°
Heavy snow · 100% rain · wind 7 mph
❄️ 39° / 36°
Heavy snow · 97% rain · wind 9 mph
Quick facts about Glacier Bay National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 58°39′56.9″N 136°54′0.7″W (58.6658, -136.9002) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | tidewater glaciers and whale watching |
| Local time | 7:06 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Glacier Bay National Park?
Glacier Bay National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 58.6658, -136.9002. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Glacier Bay National Park right now?
It is currently 35°F (2°C) with snow. Humidity is 100% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Glacier Bay National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Glacier Bay National Park, which has a polar climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Glacier Bay National Park in?
Glacier Bay National Park observes America/Juneau (UTC-08:00). The local time is 7:06 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
