Glacier Bay National Park in December
In December, Glacier Bay National Park averages a high of 33°F and a low of 27°F, with 8.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 219 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 6 hours 16 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 33° / 27°F
- Precipitation
- 8.9in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 6h 16m
- Visitors
- 219
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy) and July (very busy).
Few or no visitors in December: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check Glacier Bay National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Glacier Bay, AK, 44.2 miles from the park's center, 45 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | 34° / 26° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 10° / -7° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 33° / 23° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Denali National Park | 15° / -6° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Lake Clark National Park | 27° / 17° | Few or no visits | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Glacier Bay National Park on nps.gov
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