Month summary
Anchorage weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Anchorage in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in July (7.5/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Anchorage in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 One of the best months — 20°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions In July, Anchorage sees 20°C during the day with 13.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (7.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 July, Anchorage averages 20°C, 37% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
July vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Anchorage in July
Is July a good time to visit Anchorage?
July is an excellent time to visit Anchorage (score 7.5/10). With 20°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Anchorage in July?
With 20°C max and 13.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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