February · Alaska
Best time to visit Mendenhall Glacier in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mendenhall Glacier in February
Average temperature -6°C, 291 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
0.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 291 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Mendenhall Glacier scores 0.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 291 mm of rain, and roughly 0 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.
February in Mendenhall Glacier — off-season conditions
February sits at -6°C (21°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
291 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
That is 0.7/10 on the same scale — 9th 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 low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mendenhall Glacier — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mendenhall Glacier in February?
- In February, Mendenhall Glacier averages -6°C, 291 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Mendenhall Glacier?
- February earns a 0.7/10 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 February?
- Expect about 291 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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