November · Alaska
Best time to visit Mendenhall Glacier in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mendenhall Glacier in November
Average temperature -5°C, 320 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
0.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 320 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Mendenhall Glacier scores 0.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 320 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.
November in Mendenhall Glacier — the hardest end of the year
At -5°C (23°F) this is proper winter weather in November: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
320 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 7.4 hours of daylight.
That is 0.4/10 on the same scale — 10th 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 — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mendenhall Glacier in November?
- In November, Mendenhall Glacier averages -5°C, 320 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.4/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Mendenhall Glacier?
- November earns a 0.4/10 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 November?
- Expect about 320 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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