Glacier National Park
A road that climbs through a mountain pass so narrow the bus drivers train for years to drive it, mountain goats unbothered on the ridgeline, and lakes so clear the trout look suspended in air.
The best time to visit Glacier National Park is Jul–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (78°F). Local time there is 00:58 (UTC-6).
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The year at a glance
July · high 27°C · rain 12mm · 15.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Kalispell, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C35°F | 38mm1.5in | 8.7h8.7h | |
| February | 0°C32°F | 39mm1.5in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| March | 7°C44°F | 30mm1.2in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 11°C52°F | 44mm1.7in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| May | 17°C63°F | 63mm2.5in | 15.2h15.2h | |
| June | 22°C71°F | 58mm2.3in | 16.1h16.1h | |
| July | 27°C81°F | 12mm0.5in | 15.7h15.7h | in the recommended window |
| August | 27°C80°F | 28mm1.1in | 14.3h14.3h | in the recommended window |
| September | 21°C69°F | 40mm1.6in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 12°C54°F | 44mm1.7in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| November | 5°C40°F | 51mm2.0in | 9.1h9.1h | |
| December | 1°C34°F | 43mm1.7in | 8.3h8.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Glacier National Park?
The best time to visit Glacier National Park is Jul–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (78°F).
How warm does Glacier National Park get?
Typical daytime highs in Glacier National Park are Mar–May 12°C (53°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (78°F), Sep–Nov 13°C (55°F), Dec–Feb 1°C (34°F).
Is Glacier National Park expensive?
On the ground, Glacier National Park is middling.
What sort of trip is Glacier National Park good for?
Glacier National Park is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, ski and snow holidays.
How rainy is Glacier National Park?
The wettest month in Glacier National Park is May at 63mm (2.5in), the driest July at 12mm (0.5in), with a monthly average of 41mm (1.6in).
What plug do I need for Glacier National Park?
Glacier National Park uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
