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A kayaker views a tidewater glacier in the distance
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National Park · AK

Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords is quietest in January and February and busiest in July.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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 Kenai Fjords

This week

7-day forecast

DayConditionsHighLowPrecip chance
Fri 10Overcast39°F27°F15%
Sat 11Drizzle38°F35°F70%
Sun 12Heavy drizzle35°F35°F64%
Mon 13Rain showers36°F33°F63%
Tue 14Rain showers35°F33°F98%
Wed 15Light rain35°F32°F98%
Thu 16Snow showers33°F30°F43%

Forecast data by Open-Meteo

Source: Open-Meteo

Weather

Monthly climate normals

MonthAvg highAvg lowPrecip
January6.6"
February3.8"
March2.9"
April3.9"
May2.4"
June1.8"
July3.1"
August4.1"
September11.8"
October11.1"
November9.1"
December9.7"

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Kachemak Creek, AK US

Know before you go

Fees & hours

Entrance fee
Free — Free entrance
Hours
The park is open year-round. The primary months to visit are June, July, and August. There are reduced services in the area during the months of May and September. The road to the Exit Glacier area is not plowed during the winter months, and is closed to vehicle traffic once it is covered in snow and ice. The park's coastal backcountry in also largely inaccessible late fall through the early spring due to rough seas.
Official NPS park site →

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

  • Caution

    Use Caution in and around Pedersen Lagoon

    On August 7, 2024, a landslide triggered tsunami washed over portions of Pedersen Lagoon near Aialik Bay (59.8842N, -149.7309W). We recommend caution for those visiting the area in and around Pedersen Lagoon. Click more for additional information.

    Details on nps.gov →
  • Danger

    Canyon from Toe of Exit Glacier to the Outwash Plain

    The canyon from the toe of Exit Glacier to where Exit Creek opens into the Outwash Plain is susceptible to sudden outburst flood events. These events produce sudden surges of water, ice and rock. For your safety please stick to designated park trails.

    Details on nps.gov →

Source: NPS Data API