Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in April
In April, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park averages a high of 46°F and a low of 19°F, with 0.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 0.8 inches of snowfall. About 520 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (few or no visits). Days are 14 hours 34 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 46° / 19°F
- Precipitation
- 0.1in
- Snow
- 0.8in
- Daylight
- 14h 34m
- Visitors
- 520
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (quiet) and June (busy).
Few or no visitors in April: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check Wrangell-St. Elias National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Silver Lake, AK, 23.5 miles from the park's center, 1,200 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 45° / 32° | Few or no visits | Cool |
| Denali National Park | 38° / 20° | Quiet | Cold |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 46° / 33° | Quiet | Cool |
| Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| Lake Clark National Park | 46° / 31° | Few or no visits | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park on nps.gov
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