AI-generatedWhitefish (Glacier National Park) at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 733 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 923 m
Climate in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Best for skiing: December – March
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:5518:51
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:36–08:38 · evening 18:08–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:36 · evening 19:10–19:22
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in October?
In October, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min07:55 – 18:51
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Denver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %48 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Whitefish (Glacier National Park), 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Whitefish (Glacier National Park): rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) has about 11 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
How breezy and how cloudy Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Whitefish (Glacier National Park) typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Whitefish (Glacier National Park): variable cloud, with about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
How often the day gets hot in Whitefish (Glacier National Park) (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 11 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
When Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 24 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Mar.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | −2° | −9° | 2.5 h | 14 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 0° | −8° | 3.8 h | 12 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 5° | −4° | 5.1 h | 15 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 10° | 0° | 6.6 h | 14 | 66 |
| MayMay | 75 | 16° | 5° | 7.9 h | 14 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 21° | 9° | 8.6 h | 12 | 83 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 27° | 14° | 11.5 h | 5 | 22 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 27° | 13° | 9.8 h | 5 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 20° | 9° | 7.5 h | 7 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 11° | 3° | 4.9 h | 11 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 3° | −3° | 2.9 h | 14 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | −2° | −7° | 2.1 h | 14 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
48.41° N, 114.34° W · 923 m · America/Denver
Best time to visit Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
The best time to visit Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is June with 83 mm of precipitation.
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–16 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–27 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 3–20 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -2–0 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Whitefish (Glacier National Park) for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Whitefish (Glacier National Park): score 89 against 48. In September, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. September has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 48 | 89better |
| Day high | 11° | 20° |
| Night low | 3° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 63 mm | 45 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January-2° · 3 h
In January, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 68 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in January15February0° · 4 h
In February, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 57 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in February14March5° · 5 h
In March, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 70 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in March41April10° · 7 h
In April, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in April75May16° · 8 h
In May, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in May82June21° · 9 h
In June, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in June84July27° · 12 h
In July, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in July87August27° · 10 h
In August, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in August89September20° · 8 h
In September, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in September48October11° · 5 h
In October, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in October8November3° · 3 h
In November, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 74 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in November8December-2° · 2 h
In December, Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 74 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitefish (Glacier National Park).
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Whitefish (Glacier National Park) vs. Spokane
In October Spokane has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 48). During the day Spokane is 4 °C warmer than Whitefish (Glacier National Park). Spokane gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Whitefish (Glacier National Park) | Spokane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 48 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Jun, Aug – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
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Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 33).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- −2 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 15 min
- Distance
- 7,260 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Whitefish (Glacier National Park)
When is the best time to visit Whitefish (Glacier National Park)?
The best time to visit Whitefish (Glacier National Park) is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Whitefish (Glacier National Park)?
The wettest month is June with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Whitefish (Glacier National Park) get?
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Whitefish (Glacier National Park) in?
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) uses the time zone America/Denver: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Whitefish (Glacier National Park)?
A nonstop flight from London to Whitefish (Glacier National Park) takes about 9 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Whitefish (Glacier National Park)?
Whitefish (Glacier National Park) has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 86, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 86 (Ski).
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