Denali National Park FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Denali National Park.

When is the best time to visit Denali National Park?

The best time to visit Denali National Park is between mid-May and mid-September with the warmest weather and longest days. Summer (June-August) is the best time to visit with temperatures ranging 10-17°C, although with some rain showers. May to September is also the best time for watching wildlife including bears and wolves. Winters (October-April) are long, dark and very cold ranging from zero down to -30°C, and many operations close down. Spring (April-June) ranges from cold to mild with mostly dry weather, while Autumn (September-October) sees temperatures dropping from 10°C to below zero. Mid-August to mid-September is the best time to enjoy the Fall colours, while August to April is the best time to see the Northern Lights with the clearest visibility in the winter months.

What is the time difference between the UK and Denali National Park?

Denali National Park is in Alaska Standard time (GMT – 9) and observes Alaska Daylight Time (GMT – 8) March to November.

What places combine well with Denali National Park?

Denali National Park is about four hour’s drive north of Anchorage, and two hours south of Fairbanks, so easily combined with those two cities.