Glacier National Park Weather Forecast
Glacier National Park weather: 30°F, overcast. 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 30°F (-1°C) in Glacier National Park with overcast. It feels like 17°F. Today runs from 24°F to 35°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 35°F is 9.7°F below the 44°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Glacier National Park today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 24°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Glacier National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:04 PM, Oct 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 35° / 24° | 6% | 26 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 48° / 32° | 34% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 34° / 30° | 90% · 0,8 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 32° / 18° | 93% · 1,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌨️ Snow | 31° / 11° | 92% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 37° / 14° | 23% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 37° / 25° | 14% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌨️ Snow | 35° / 27° | 22% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 30° / 15° | 19% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 33° / 13° | 18% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 37° / 27° | 19% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 40° / 37° | 18% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 39° / 32° | 23% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 36° / 32° | 19% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 40° / 32° | 45% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 43° / 33° | 33% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
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 | 67° | 49° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 45° | 2,5 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).
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Air quality and pollen in Glacier National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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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 30°F (-1°C) with overcast. Humidity is 64% and wind is 20 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 2:04 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 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 October 26, 2026 at 2:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
