Glacier Bay National Park weather in October
October in Glacier Bay National Park: cold, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Glacier Bay National Park · #576 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Glacier Bay National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 653 mm / 25.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 153.2 cm / 60.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Glacier Bay National Park?
- October in Glacier Bay National Park: cold, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Glacier Bay National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Glacier Bay National Park in October?
- In October, Glacier Bay National Park averages a daily high of 3.8°C and a low of 0.9°C, with about 653.1 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Glacier Bay National Park in October?
- Glacier Bay National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in October.
- Does it snow in Glacier Bay National Park in October?
- Glacier Bay National Park sees roughly 153.2 cm of snowfall in October.