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Destination

Going-to-the-Sun Road

Montana, United States
Best timeJul–Sep
Set inMontana, United States
Climate
Data source

Climate

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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

3–70°F
Fares from$353
Nearest airportFCA
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
The drive
Route map for Going-to-the-Sun Road
StartFinish
48miles
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 64%
WarmestJul · 70°F
WettestJun
Best windowJul–Sep
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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

A cliff-carved traverse of Glacier National Park, open only in summer.

Best time to visit

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

On foot

The classic way in is the Glacier NP alpine crossing. Nearest airport is FCA.

Pairs well with

Grinnell Glacier
4 mi away
Whitefish
35 mi away
Banff Upper Hot Springs
188 mi away
Lake Louise Ski Resort
218 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Going-to-the-Sun Road?

The best time to visit Going-to-the-Sun Road is July–September, in Montana, United States.

Where is Going-to-the-Sun Road?

Going-to-the-Sun Road is in Montana, United States. The nearest major airport is FCA.

What is Going-to-the-Sun Road known for?

A cliff-carved traverse of Glacier National Park, open only in summer.

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