Destination

Denali

United States

Best timeMay–Jul

Set inUnited States

In season~-15°F high

Climate-47–-6°F

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map

Map showing the location of Denali

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jan, Apr. Go in Feb, Mar, May for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 44%

WarmestJul · -6°F

WettestAug

Best windowMay–Jul

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Denali: brown landscape with a dirt road traveling through it toward a distant, snowy mountain A view of Denali from Stony Done

Denali, federally designated as Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in the world from base to peak on land, measuring 18,000 ft (5,500 m). With a topographic prominence of 20,156 feet (6,144 m) and a topographic isolation of 4,621.1 miles (7,436.9 km), Denali is the third most prominent and third-most isolated peak on Earth, after Mount Everest and Aconcagua.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Jul, the 3 months that line up best.

Denali: a huge mountain looming out among heavy clouds A storm passes in front of Denali, seen from the K'esugi Ken Campground in Denali State Park

Denali: Mt. Denali from the base of the mountain itself in the national park, taken in January 2019

Pairs well with

Chena Hot Springs

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Denali?

The best time to visit Denali is May–July, in United States.

Where is Denali?

Denali is in United States.

What is Denali known for?

Denali, federally designated as Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in the world from base to peak on land, measuring 18,000 ft (5,500 m). With a topographic prominence of 20,156 feet (6,144 m) and a topographic isolation of 4,621.1 miles (7,436.9 km), Denali is the third most prominent and third-most isolated peak on Earth, after Mount Everest and Aconcagua.

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Denali: Physically, not too much has changed on Denali, North America’s highest peak