January · Alaska
Best time to visit Mendenhall Glacier in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mendenhall Glacier in January
Average temperature -7°C, 387 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 96% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
0.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 387 mm
- Humidity
- 96%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Mendenhall Glacier scores 0.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 387 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.
January in Mendenhall Glacier — the hardest end of the year
January sits at -7°C (20°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
387 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 6.8 hours of daylight.
That is 0.3/10 on the same scale — 11th 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mendenhall Glacier — 6.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mendenhall Glacier in January?
- In January, Mendenhall Glacier averages -7°C, 387 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Mendenhall Glacier?
- January earns a 0.3/10 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 January?
- Expect about 387 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 96% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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