Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
46°Ftypical Aug high
Denali National Park
United States · North America
Denali National Park is most comfortable during summer. Summers are cool and winters are cold. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
-1°F to 49°F
Rain
16 days/mo
Sunshine
7.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Frequent wintry precipitation across the month.
74%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
8.7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 40° and nights feel near 33°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
13%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 44°F, and early evening stays near 43°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning40°F
Rain55%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday42°F
Rain57%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon44°F
Rain60%
Cloud84%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
evening43°F
Rain57%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
2 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology