Best Time to Visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: March, April and June. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Go in March, April and June. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Wrangell-St. Elias 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 | -3° | -12° | 10,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | -6° | -15° | 4,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | -9° | -17° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -0° | -7° | 4,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 7° | 1° | 7,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 19° | 13° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 21° | 16° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 21° | 16° | 7,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 13° | 7° | 11,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 6° | -2° | 9,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -2° | -10° | 8,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | -7° | -15° | 7,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Wrangell-St. Elias National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 231 mi | 37°F | +67°F warmer | 36 in |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | 234 mi | 38°F | +68°F warmer | 33 in |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 257 mi | 40°F | +70°F warmer | 155 in |
| Yukon River | 261 mi | 29°F | +60°F warmer | 19 in |
| Denali | 273 mi | -32°F | 66°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
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a US national park known for the largest US national park.
Right now it is 17°F (-9°C) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with overcast. It feels like 9°F. Today runs from 17°F to 21°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.7/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is March, April and June. The climate is polar. January, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 21°F, while March is the coldest with lows near -17°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 234 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 21°F is in line with the 21°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. Overnight lows near 17°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:35 AM, Aug 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
❄️ 20° / 17°
Heavy snow showers · 85% rain · wind 5 mph
❄️ 19° / 13°
Heavy snow · 65% rain · wind 2 mph
Quick facts about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | the largest US national park |
| Local time | 6:35 AM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | March, April and June |
| Climate | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 61.7104, -142.9857. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park right now?
It is currently 17°F (-9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 98% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
March, April and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which has a polar climate. January, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 6:35 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 234 mi away.
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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 August 25, 2026 at 6:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
