Anchorage · WinterMonth summary
Anchorage weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-10°C – -5°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Anchorage in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Anchorage. June (7.5/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Anchorage in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Not recommended unless on tight budget — difficult weather (-6°C, 37% rain) Winter in Anchorage is cool (-5°C during the day). Days are short (2.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -10°C | -5°C | 37% | 2.0 | 2.0h | 2.0/10 |
| ❄️ February | -9°C | -3°C | 40% | 2.0 | 5.0h | 2.9/10 |
| 🌨️ March | -6°C | 2°C | 30% | 1.4 | 8.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ April | -2°C | 8°C | 28% | 1.1 | 11.3h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 5°C | 13°C | 40% | 1.7 | 12.3h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 10°C | 18°C | 30% | 1.5 | 14.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 12°C | 20°C | 37% | 2.7 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 11°C | 18°C | 52% | 4.0 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 7°C | 13°C | 57% | 4.3 | 7.5h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 1°C | 6°C | 44% | 3.1 | 5.6h | 3.0/10 |
| ❄️ November | -7°C | -2°C | 41% | 2.2 | 3.4h | 2.2/10 |
| ❄️ December | -10°C | -5°C | 43% | 2.2 | 0.5h | 1.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Anchorage averages -5°C, 37% rainy days and 2.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +23°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +12.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Anchorage in January
Is January a good time to visit Anchorage?
January is not recommended for Anchorage (score 2.0/10). With 37% rainy days and 2.0h of sunshine, consider June (7.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Anchorage in January?
It's cool with -5°C daytime and -10°C at night. 2.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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