Lake McDonald Lodge - Glacier National Park
A historic lodge situated directly on the shores of Lake McDonald, offering rustic charm and stunning lake and mountain views. Its prime location provides opportunities for wildlife sightings like deer, elk, and occasional bears, especially during early morning or late evening strolls along the lake.
- Location
- Glacier National Park, Rocky Mountains & Northern Plains, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 48.625000, -113.896000
- Website
- https://www.xanterra.com/explore/glacier/lake-mcdonald-lodge/
- Activities
- hotel
- Tank Filling
- luxury
Best Time to Visit Lake McDonald Lodge
The best months to visit Lake McDonald Lodge are July, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Poor, temperature -7.24°C, rainfall 115.5mm, sunshine 3.8 hrs, humidity 87.4%
- February: Poor, temperature -8.51°C, rainfall 111.2mm, sunshine 5 hrs, humidity 83.4%
- March: Good, temperature -4.48°C, rainfall 99.9mm, sunshine 8.1 hrs, humidity 77%
- April: Good, temperature -1°C, rainfall 82.7mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 72.1%
- May: Good, temperature 4.75°C, rainfall 119.5mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 73.6%
- June: Good, temperature 9.62°C, rainfall 115.7mm, sunshine 12.1 hrs, humidity 71.7%
- July: Great, temperature 16.58°C, rainfall 31.6mm, sunshine 14.4 hrs, humidity 55.7%
- August: Good, temperature 15.4°C, rainfall 71.7mm, sunshine 12.3 hrs, humidity 59.8%
- September: Good, temperature 10.83°C, rainfall 61.3mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 67.6%
- October: Poor, temperature 2.82°C, rainfall 90.4mm, sunshine 7.6 hrs, humidity 77.9%
- November: Poor, temperature -4.6°C, rainfall 139.8mm, sunshine 4 hrs, humidity 88.3%
- December: Poor, temperature -6.85°C, rainfall 126.6mm, sunshine 2.8 hrs, humidity 88.1%
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