Katmai · July
Katmai in July
July is the busiest time to visit Katmai — busier than June, busier than August.
Expect peak crowds (10/10), highs near 62°F, and about 17.6 hours of daylight.
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 Oct 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical July visits vs. the year
July draws about 39% of Katmai’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
July weather
- Avg high
- 62°F
- Avg low
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7"
- Sunrise
- 3:36 AM
- Sunset
- 9:14 PM
- Daylight
- 17.6h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, KING SALMON 42 SE, AK US
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 62°F and a low of 46°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Katmai?
Entry to Katmai is free.
When is Katmai least crowded?
Katmai is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Katmai get in July?
In mid-July, Katmai gets about 17.6 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 3:36 AM and sunset around 9:14 PM.