April · Alaska
Best time to visit Mendenhall Glacier in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mendenhall Glacier in April
Average temperature -1°C, 162 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
3.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 162 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Mendenhall Glacier scores 3.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around -1°C, 162 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mendenhall Glacier flows from the Juneau Icefield to a turquoise lake with boardwalks minutes from Alaska's capital.
April in Mendenhall Glacier — the hardest end of the year
At -1°C (30°F) this is proper winter weather in April: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
162 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight.
That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mendenhall Glacier — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mendenhall Glacier in April?
- In April, Mendenhall Glacier averages -1°C, 162 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Mendenhall Glacier?
- April earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mendenhall Glacier in April?
- Expect about 162 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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