Denali National Park weather in October
October in Denali National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Denali National Park · #541 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Denali National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 23.6 cm / 9.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Denali National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Denali National Park?
- October in Denali National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Denali National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Denali National Park in October?
- In October, Denali National Park averages a daily high of 1.1°C and a low of -4°C, with about 55.5 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Denali National Park in October?
- Denali National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.
- Does it snow in Denali National Park in October?
- Denali National Park sees roughly 23.6 cm of snowfall in October.