October verdict

Glacier Bay National Park, United States in October

Weather score6Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 225mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

3°C

Rain

225mm

Sun

2.7h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

6

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.

Wet

Rainfall averages 225mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Glacier Bay National Park, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October3°C average high

October is close to Glacier Bay National Park's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October225mm average rain

October is one of Glacier Bay National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsMarch to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October2.7 hours average sun

October is below Glacier Bay National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October10°C average sea

October is close to Glacier Bay National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October6 weather score

October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsApril to July

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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