Denali National Park in May
In May, Denali National Park averages a high of 54°F and a low of 33°F, with 2.0 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 38,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 18 hours 01 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 54° / 33°F
- Precipitation
- 2.0in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 18h 1m
- Visitors
- 38,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy), July (very busy) and August (very busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Denali 27 N, AK, 12.1 miles from the park's center, 2,225 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Clark National Park | 59° / 39° | Few or no visits | Mild |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 53° / 39° | Quiet | Cool |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 58° / 31° | Quiet | Mild |
| Katmai National Park | 52° / 33° | Few or no visits | Cool |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 54° / 39° | Busy | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Denali National Park on nps.gov
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