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Glacier National Park in July
Glacier National Park's warmest month brings highs averaging 70°F (21°C), lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 97/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (36 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 70°F (21°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 47°F (8°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
About 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's July.
With about 15 h 34 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is one of Glacier National Park's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 60°F in June.
- Last warm month for a while: August highs fall to 69°F.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.4 in (36 mm) after 4.4 in (111 mm) in June.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July & August.
- July sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Glacier National Park in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Grinnell Glacier Trail
Steep Many Glacier hike past turquoise lakes to the foot of Grinnell Glacier.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best late Jul–Sep.
Highline Trail
Ledge trail along the Garden Wall from Logan Pass with huge valley views.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jul–Sep.
Russell's Fireside Dining Room
Lake McDonald Lodge dining room with regional dishes like bison and huckleberry desserts.
Why now July scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Northern Lights Saloon
Log-cabin saloon next to the Mercantile, with a beer garden facing the peaks.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 1.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Lake McDonald
Glacier's largest lake, famous for colored stones visible through clear water at Apgar.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in July
- Banff in July~185 mi · highs 70°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Lake Louise in July~212 mi · highs 66°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Glacier National Park in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Glacier National Park?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Sep window our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends.
How hot is Glacier National Park in July?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Glacier National Park in July?
Not much: about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.6 in (802 mm).
What should I pack for Glacier National Park in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Glacier National Park
Routes in season in July
- Glacier to Yellowstone Jun – Sep
Planning Glacier National Park in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.