Glacier Bay National Park in January
In January, Glacier Bay National Park averages a high of 32°F and a low of 26°F, with 6.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 264 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (few or no visits). Days are 6 hours 57 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 32° / 26°F
- Precipitation
- 6.7in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 6h 57m
- Visitors
- 264
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy) and July (very busy).
Few or no visitors in January: 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 January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | 31° / 22° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 5° / -11° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 31° / 21° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Denali National Park | 14° / -5° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Lake Clark National Park | 25° / 13° | Few or no visits | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Glacier Bay National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Glacier Bay · National parks to visit in January