Denali National Park weather in September

September in Denali National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Denali National Park · #354 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Denali National Park climate normals — September

Daytime high10°C / 50°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Feels like (high)7°C / 45°F
Rainfall100 mm / 3.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine6.4 h/day
Daylight13 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall2.9 cm / 1.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)23🍃 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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Denali National Park?
September in Denali National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Denali National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Denali National Park in September?
In September, Denali National Park averages a daily high of 9.9°C and a low of 3.7°C, with about 99.7 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Denali National Park in September?
Denali National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in September.
Does it snow in Denali National Park in September?
Denali National Park sees roughly 2.9 cm of snowfall in September.

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