Wrangell-St. Elias · Trailwind

The best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias is generally June, July and August. It is a national park & preserve in Alaska.Best time to visit Wrangell-St. EliasJune, July and August tend to bring the best balance of weather, access and conditions. Around then, daytime highs average about 65°F and overnight lows near 53°F.Weather in Wrangell-St. EliasVaries widely depending on location in park and time of year. Visit https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/weather.htm for detailed information.Wrangell-St. Elias weather by month

January: average high 21°F, average low 11°F

February: average high 22°F, average low 12°F

March: average high 25°F, average low 14°F

April: average high 36°F, average low 24°F

May: average high 49°F, average low 37°F

June: average high 61°F, average low 48°F

July: average high 65°F, average low 53°F

August: average high 60°F, average low 50°F

September: average high 50°F, average low 40°F

October: average high 36°F, average low 28°F

November: average high 24°F, average low 14°F

December: average high 23°F, average low 13°F

Know before you go

Entrance is fee-free.

1 campground in and around the park.

Campgrounds in and around Wrangell-St. Elias

Esker Stream Cabin (reservable) · book on Recreation.gov

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