When is the best time to go to Gates of the Arctic National Park?

When is the best time to go to Gates of the Arctic National Park? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best month in Gates of the Arctic National Park is July
  • The coldest months are January, February, March and December
  • The rainiest months are July and August


Annual weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park

For full information about the climate and weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January -14°F/-4°F
0.7in
February -13°F/-0°F
0.9in
March -11°F/5°F
0.7in
April 4°F/22°F
0.9in
May 23°F/38°F
1.7in
June 41°F/56°F
3.3in
July 47°F/59°F
4.4in
August 38°F/52°F
3.9in
September 25°F/38°F
2.5in
October 11°F/20°F
1.3in
November -7°F/2°F
1in
December -13°F/-4°F
0.8in


Weather and climate in Gates of the Arctic National Park

Gates of the Arctic National Park enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gates of the Arctic National Park is 23°F (ranging from -4°F in january to 59°F in july). Annual rainfall is 21.8in, with a minimum of 0.7in in january and a maximum of 4.4in in july.
  • Between the months of january and june the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 50°F in average and, in june, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of july the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and you can expect to have 4.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From august to december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages -7°F and you can expect to have 0.8in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gates of the Arctic National Park

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gates of the Arctic National Park: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Humidity



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