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Glacier Bay in June

June is the busiest time to visit Glacier Bay — busier than May, about as busy as July.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

10/10
Peak

The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.

About 93% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

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

Visitation

Typical June visits vs. the year

June (typical)146,460
Peak — July157,169
Quietest — February219

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

June weather

Avg high
59°F
Avg low
45°F
Precipitation
2.8"
Sunrise
2:56 AM
Sunset
9:20 PM
Daylight
18.4h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, GLACIER BAY, AK US

What's open

Glacier Bay in June: access

There are no entrance gates at Glacier Bay National Park, so we are technically open 24-hours a day; however, services may be extremely limited depending on the time of your visit. The main visitor season is from late-May through early-September with the peak being the month of July. Check the VISITOR CENTERS tab below to see hours for specific facilities, and read the exceptions that detail seasonal changes in hours.

No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

  • Information

    Upcoming Power Outages in Bartlett Cove

    Attention visitors, residents, and workers in Bartlett Cove and the Glacier Bay Park Headquarters area: Be aware of upcoming power outages related to local maintenance work. All lasting from approx. 9 am - 1 pm: Saturday, 5/23 - An outage will occur park-wide (all of Bartlett Cove local area). Sunday 5/24 - Outage at the park generator building, including the Bartlett Cove fuel dock. Monday 5/25 - Outage at the park maintenance building. Thursday, 5/28 - Outage at the Glacier Bay lodge.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Glacier Bay crowds across the year

JanFebMarAprMay10JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in June

FAQ

Glacier Bay in June

How busy is Glacier Bay in June?

June rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve — about 93% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 146,460.

What is the weather like at Glacier Bay in June?

In June, Glacier Bay averages a high of 59°F and a low of 45°F, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation.