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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve weather in January (Alaska, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -8°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snowfall, averaging around 423 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve climate page with graphs.

 

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 423 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in January?

Visitors traveling to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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