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 high1°C / 34°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-4°C / 25°F
Feels like (high)-3°C / 27°F
Rainfall56 mm / 2.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point-6°C / 21°F
Sunshine4.7 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall23.6 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.

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