Juneau: Temperatures at Dock vs Nugget Falls (Mendenhall Glacier)

[CruiseMom88]

Hi,

 

I've been checking the weather forecast for Juneau.  The temperatures appear quite warm (upper teens & low to mid twenties celcius).  If the temperatures are warm at Juneau port should I expect the same warm or cooler temperatures when we hike to Nugget Falls (Mendenhall Glacier)?  I know we should dress in layers but I'm trying to determine how many layers we may need.

 

Also does the warmer temperatures increase mosquito activity on the Nugget Falls trail?  

 

I asked about mosquitoes on the Alaska forum and was advised that the mosquitoes were pretty much non-existent in port and only an issue in what I'll describe as "more wilderness" settings.  Since the Nugget Falls trail appears well groomed should I expect to encounter little to no mosquitoes on that trail?

 

Thanks for your help.

[Jadn13]

Last year there wasn’t much difference in temperature. It’s cooler due to shade but since you are exerting a decent about of energy it balances out. It was cooler directly at the falls but  I always keep something to tie around my waist.

I didn’t notice mosquitos at all but I was wearing leggings. 

[9tee2Sea]

i would suggest to get a cheap plastic rain poncho.  You never know when it may rain ( even if the temps are warm). I always pack a sweater in my back pack when in port.  Sometimes I use it, just for a bit.  

[sherryf]

The difference in temperature between the port and Nugget Falls trail is insignificant.  I had to convert your temperatures to but sounds like low 60s to mid 70s.  For me, I wouldn't be wearing many layers, if any, at that temperature.  Maybe a light jacket for the lower end of that, but no jacket at all for the higher end.  Maybe carry one in my bag, just in case.  Have a rain jacket in case of rain, but if it's gloriously sunny, I likely wouldn't even bother to carry one. 

[CruiseMom88]

Thanks everyone for your help!