Glacier Bay National Park in October
In October, Glacier Bay National Park averages a high of 45°F and a low of 37°F, with 10.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 37,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 05 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 45° / 37°F
- Precipitation
- 10.2in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 10h 5m
- Visitors
- 37,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy) and July (very busy).
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 October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | 48° / 39° | Quiet | Cool |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 40° / 21° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 46° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| Denali National Park | 32° / 18° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Lake Clark National Park | 46° / 34° | Few or no visits | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Glacier Bay National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Glacier Bay · National parks to visit in October