Katmai · July
Katmai in July
July is the busiest time to visit Katmai — busier than June, busier than August.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 100% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical July visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
July weather
- Avg high
- —
- Avg low
- —
- Precipitation
- 3.8"
- Sunrise
- 3:36 AM
- Sunset
- 9:14 PM
- Daylight
- 17.6h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Mcneil River SGS, AK US
This week
7-day forecast for Katmai
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Light drizzle | 66°F | 48°F | 50% |
| Sat 11 | Rain showers | 57°F | 44°F | 100% |
| Sun 12 | Light drizzle | 51°F | 44°F | 75% |
| Mon 13 | Rain showers | 55°F | 43°F | 69% |
| Tue 14 | Rain showers | 52°F | 46°F | 76% |
| Wed 15 | Drizzle | 47°F | 42°F | 80% |
| Thu 16 | Drizzle | 48°F | 41°F | 72% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
Katmai in July: access
Katmai is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
No current alerts or closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Katmai crowds across the year
FAQ
Katmai in July
How busy is Katmai in July?
July rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Katmai National Park & Preserve — about 100% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 13,671.
What is the weather like at Katmai in July?
In July, Katmai averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.