Denali National Park and Preserve weather in August (Alaska, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Denali National Park and Preserve in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Denali National Park and Preserve generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C.

Denali National Park and Preserve in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 230 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Denali National Park and Preserve climate page with graphs.

 

Denali National Park and Preserve, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 230 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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