Glacier Bay National Park weather in January

January in Glacier Bay National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Glacier Bay National Park · #562 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 32/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Glacier Bay National Park climate normals — January

Daytime high-2°C / 28°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-5°C / 23°F
Feels like (high)-6°C / 21°F
Rainfall471 mm / 18.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point-4°C / 24°F
Sunshine2.1 h/day
Daylight7.2 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall327.7 cm / 129 in
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Glacier Bay National Park in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Glacier Bay National Park?
January in Glacier Bay National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Glacier Bay National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (32/100).
What is the weather like in Glacier Bay National Park in January?
In January, Glacier Bay National Park averages a daily high of -2.1°C and a low of -4.9°C, with about 471.4 mm of rain over roughly 20.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Glacier Bay National Park in January?
Glacier Bay National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
Does it snow in Glacier Bay National Park in January?
Glacier Bay National Park sees roughly 327.7 cm of snowfall in January.

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