Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
46°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Denali National Park
United States · North America
Not the best time: Some snow or mixed precipitation is the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
This profile represents one mountain location. Conditions at the park entrance, headquarters and elsewhere can differ substantially. NPS Denali
Daytime high
46°F
Lows around 37°F
Precipitation
25 days/mo
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
81%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
8.7 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 40° and nights feel near 33°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
13%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
2 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 44°F, and early evening stays near 43°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning40°F
Rain55%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday42°F
Rain57%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon44°F
Rain60%
Cloud84%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening42°F
Rain57%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 4 | 2.9 | 15 | 3.0 | 66 |
| Feb | 13 | 3 | 2.1 | 13 | 5.2 | 68 |
| Mar | 17 | 5 | 2.5 | 15 | 8.7 | 64 |
| Apr | 25 | 14 | 3.2 | 17 | 11.0 | 68 |
| May | 36 | 26 | 4.6 | 19 | 13.4 | 75 |
| Jun | 47 | 35 | 6.8 | 24 | 13.6 | 81 |
| Jul | 50 | 40 | 9.4 | 24 | 11.1 | 87 |
| Aug | 46 | 37 | 11.6 | 25 | 8.7 | 88 |
| Sep | 36 | 27 | 9.0 | 24 | 7.2 | 85 |
| Oct | 23 | 14 | 4.5 | 20 | 5.7 | 79 |
| Nov | 12 | 4 | 2.6 | 14 | 3.3 | 73 |
| Dec | 9 | -0 | 3.1 | 15 | 1.7 | 69 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology