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Climate: The Glaciers National Park

Summers in the park are very pleasant – sunny, dry and windy. Winters can be cold with the average temperatures of 30 °F. The most important weather factor in the park is the wind that picks up force coming up from the Antarctic. In the summer the wind is usually moderate while in the winter it becomes a major consideration. Wind-proof clothing and multiple layers are both recommended for your visit to this region. The length of the day changes according to season. In summer, the sun rises as early as 5:30am and sets at 11pm. In winter the days are shorter and there is only 8 hours of daylight. You can have up to 17 hours of solar light during the longest day of the year; December 21st.

Average temperatures (Cº)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High Cº 16 15 13 10 5 3 2 4 8 11 13 15
Low Cº 5 5 3 1 -2 -4 -5 -3 -2 0 3 4

 

Average rainfall (mm)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
mm 42 40 51 50 48 47 46 44 39 36 36 42
Days 5 4 4 8 8 6 7 6 5 5 4 5
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