The polar marine climate means long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The park receives very little precipitation, although the sky is often cloudy in late summer. The weather can change rapidly and without warning. There is usually a strong breeze blowing through Akshayuk Pass and down the fjords. The park has a complex and unpredictable weather pattern.
High winds are common year-round, but are more common in late summer to early winter.
The weather varies from year to year, with no evident trends or patterns. You must be aware that you can run into snow during any month. Information last updated March 1, 2001.