Updated October 2026
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Weather by Month
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 67°F and a low of 51°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 29°F and an average low of 20°F. September is the wettest month, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in December, at about 11 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 10.9 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
67°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
20°F avg low
Wettest month
Sep
4.5 in avg
Snowiest month
Dec
10.5 in avg
Longest days
Jun
18.3 h of daylight
Average weather at Klondike Gold Rush by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F | 20°F | 2.7 in | 9.2 in | 6.5 h |
| February | 33°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 8.1 in | 8.8 h |
| March | 38°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 8.6 in | 11.4 h |
| April | 50°F | 32°F | 1.7 in | 1.5 in | 14.2 h |
| May | 61°F | 40°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 16.7 h |
| June | 66°F | 48°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 18.3 h |
| July | 67°F | 51°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 17.6 h |
| August | 65°F | 50°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 15.3 h |
| September | 57°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 12.5 h |
| October | 47°F | 36°F | 4.4 in | 1.1 in | 9.8 h |
| November | 37°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 5.9 in | 7.2 h |
| December | 32°F | 24°F | 4.0 in | 10.5 in | 5.7 h |
| Year total | 31.5 in | 44.9 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00508525, 10.9 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Klondike Gold Rush is at that time of year.
Klondike Gold Rush weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 29°F in January, between 32°F in December and 33°F in February, with average lows between 20°F and 24°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 8.7 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 28 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 5.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 38°F in March to 61°F in May, with average lows between 25°F and 40°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 4.8 inches of precipitation, about 15% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 10 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.4 hours in March to 16.7 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 66°F in all three months, with average lows between 48°F and 51°F. Together the three months average 5.7 inches of precipitation, about 18% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 18.3 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 57°F in September to 37°F in November, with average lows between 27°F and 44°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 12.3 inches of precipitation, about 39% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 7 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.5 hours in September to 7.2 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Skagway has a highly variable climate with frequent rain and high winds. Average temperatures May through September range from 47-60ºF. Average temperatures October through April range from 28-38ºF.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Klondike Gold Rush
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 59.61°N, 135.26°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 2.9× the visitors of the park's average month. August is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Klondike Gold Rush.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, with an average high of 67°F and an average low of 51°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 10.9 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, with an average low of 20°F and an average high of 29°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
September is the wettest month, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation. May is the driest, at about 1.1 inches. The station records about 31.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 10.9 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 45 inches of snow a year. December is the snowiest month, at about 11 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 7 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00508525), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1982–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.