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Denali National Park and Preserve (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Denali National Park and Preserve can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from cold to very cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from chilly to very cold in Denali National Park and Preserve. Average daytime temperatures reach a chilly 8°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -13°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -19°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Denali National Park and Preserve has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1506 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Denali National Park and Preserve can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 230 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 64 mm of snowfall, spread across 12 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Denali National Park and Preserve Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Forecast for Denali National Park and Preserve (AK)

Fri   Dec 27
-16°C | -20°C
SE 1 m/s
3.3 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

hourly forecast
Sat   Dec 28
-19°C | -23°C
S 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Dec 29
-16°C | -20°C
NE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Denali National Park and Preserve in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Denali National Park and Preserve?
    Rainy season in Denali National Park and Preserve occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Denali National Park and Preserve?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 8°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Denali National Park and Preserve?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Denali National Park and Preserve?
    August tops the wettest month list with 230 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Denali National Park and Preserve?
    March is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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