Glacier National Park Weather Forecast
Glacier National Park weather: 63°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Glacier National Park is a national park in Montana. Glacier National Park is a US national park known for Going-to-the-Sun Road and alpine lakes.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Glacier National Park with clear sky. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 46°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Glacier National Park is July and August. The climate is subarctic. March, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 12°F.
Nearby highlights include Missouri River, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks and Banff National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Glacier National Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Glacier National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:25 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Glacier National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 46° | 1% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 55° | 1% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 60° | 4% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 55° | 8% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 47° | 4% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 43° | 16% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 41° | 24% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 46° | 8% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 44° | 12% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 40° | 16% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 41° / 35° | 26% · 1,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 39° / 33° | 25% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 33° | 16% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 58° / 33° | 13% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 38° | 23% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 39° | 19% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
Climate in Glacier 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 | 22° | 12° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 25° | 12° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 33° | 19° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 40° | 24° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 49° | 33° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 56° | 39° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 71° | 51° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 49° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 45° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 44° | 30° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 31° | 20° | 4,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 29° | 20° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Glacier National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Glacier National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Glacier National Park
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Glacier National Park?
Glacier National Park is a national park in Montana. Its coordinates are 48.7596, -113.787. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Glacier National Park right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 43% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Glacier National Park?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Glacier National Park, which has a subarctic climate. March, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Glacier National Park in?
Glacier National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 8:25 PM.
What are the top things to do in Glacier National Park?
Popular options include Missouri River, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Lake Louise.
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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 24, 2026 at 8:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
