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Glacier National Park
Visit in July — score 75/100 · avg high 81°F · 10 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 16° | 34° | -17° | 15 | 60 | 8.5h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 26 | 15° | 34° | -16° | 15 | 59 | 9.9h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 25 | 23° | 39° | -6° | 17 | 67 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 31 | 31° | 55° | 9° | 16 | 65 | 13.5h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 27 | 43° | 69° | 22° | 22 | 88 | 15.0h | High | Average |
| June | 36 | 51° | 74° | 32° | 25 | 100 | 15.9h | High | Above avg |
| July | 75 | 59° | 81° | 38° | 10 | 42 | 15.6h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 67 | 58° | 83° | 37° | 11 | 45 | 14.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 49 | 50° | 78° | 26° | 12 | 49 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 27 | 36° | 64° | 12° | 15 | 61 | 10.5h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 10 | 24° | 45° | -5° | 21 | 83 | 8.9h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 11 | 15° | 35° | -15° | 18 | 72 | 8.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 28/100
- High
- 54°F
- Low
- 8°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Glacier National Park (March, April, May) brings average highs of 54°F and lows of 8°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 28/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 31/100.
Summer
- Score
- 60/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Glacier National Park (June, July, August) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 36°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 60/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Fall
- Score
- 28/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 11°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Glacier National Park (September, October, November) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 11°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 28/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
Winter
- Score
- 19/100
- High
- 34°F
- Low
- -16°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Glacier National Park (December, January, February) brings average highs of 34°F and lows of -16°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 19/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 26/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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