National Park & Preserve · AK
Denali National Park & Preserve
Denali is quietest in January and February and busiest in August.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit Denali
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Drizzle | 63°F | 50°F | 100% |
| Sat 11 | Rain showers | 60°F | 46°F | 100% |
| Sun 12 | Rain showers | 54°F | 44°F | 100% |
| Mon 13 | Rain showers | 48°F | 42°F | 100% |
| Tue 14 | Heavy drizzle | 57°F | 44°F | 93% |
| Wed 15 | Rain showers | 49°F | 45°F | 100% |
| Thu 16 | Heavy drizzle | 46°F | 43°F | 99% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F | -5°F | 0.8" |
| February | 25°F | 5°F | 0.7" |
| March | 22°F | 3°F | 1.2" |
| April | 38°F | 20°F | 1.1" |
| May | 54°F | 33°F | 2.0" |
| June | 63°F | 44°F | 2.9" |
| July | 64°F | 47°F | 5.1" |
| August | 60°F | 43°F | 3.9" |
| September | 50°F | 33°F | 2.2" |
| October | 32°F | 18°F | 1.4" |
| November | 20°F | 2°F | 1.0" |
| December | 15°F | -6°F | 1.2" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, DENALI 27 N, AK US
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- $15 — Denali charges an entrance fee year-round. Youth age 15 or younger are free. For people age 16 or older, the $15 entrance fee provides a 7-day entrance permit. Be prepared to show your receipt or pass (digital or physical) if requested by park staff.
- Hours
- Denali is open 24-hours a day, although services are limited after-hours (generally after 4 pm in winter or 6 pm in summer). There is no gate at the park entrance. Please note that camping is only possible either in designated campgrounds (with a valid reservation) or in the rest of the park with a free backpacking permit.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Park Closure
Park Operations Altered Due to Pretty Rocks Landslide
Summer access to facilities and services in Denali remains altered due to the Pretty Rocks Landslide and the associated closure of the Park Road at Mile 43. Check here for more information on what to expect.
Details on nps.gov → - Information
Denali Park Road Information
In summer, the Denali Park Road is open to Mile 15 (Savage River) for personal vehicles. Vehicle travel further into the park is limited to transit and tour buses.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API