US Anchorage · Autumn

Anchorage weather
in November

November is a difficult time — June offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 61.22°N 149.90°W
-2°CMax temperature
41%Rainy days
3.4hSunshine / day

Anchorage weather in November

❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-7°C – -2°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.5/10)

Should you visit Anchorage in November?

❌ Poor

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 41%
🌡 Temperature : ░░░░░░░░░░ -2°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██░░░░░░░░ 3.4h/d

Our take: November is a difficult time for Anchorage. June (7.5/10) is much more favourable.

Anchorage in November by trip type

What to expect in November

🎯 Not recommended unless on tight budget — difficult weather (-3°C, 41% rain) Autumn marks the end of peak season in Anchorage. Temperatures drop (-2°C) and rain returns (41% of days). Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for Anchorage

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
❄️ January-10°C-5°C37%2.02.0h2.0/10
❄️ February-9°C-3°C40%2.05.0h2.9/10
🌨️ March-6°C2°C30%1.48.8h4.3/10
🌫️ April-2°C8°C28%1.111.3h5.8/10
🌦️ May5°C13°C40%1.712.3h6.8/10
🌤️ June10°C18°C30%1.514.1h7.5/10
🌤️ July12°C20°C37%2.713.0h7.5/10
🌦️ August11°C18°C52%4.09.7h7.0/10
🌦️ September7°C13°C57%4.37.5h4.1/10
🌦️ October1°C6°C44%3.15.6h3.0/10
❄️ November-7°C-2°C41%2.23.4h2.2/10
❄️ December-10°C-5°C43%2.20.5h1.2/10
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 November, Anchorage averages -2°C, 41% rainy days and 3.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.2/10. See methodology →

November vs June (best month)

The best month is June (score 7.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Anchorage in November

Is November a good time to visit Anchorage?
November is not recommended for Anchorage (score 2.2/10). With 41% rainy days and 3.4h of sunshine, consider June (7.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Anchorage in November?
It's cool with -2°C daytime and -7°C at night. 3.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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