Anchorage · AutumnMonth summary
Anchorage weather in September
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
57% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Anchorage in September?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: September is a difficult time for Anchorage. June (7.5/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Anchorage in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Low season — 13°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists Autumn marks the end of peak season in Anchorage. Temperatures drop (13°C) and rain returns (57% of days). With 57% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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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 September, Anchorage averages 13°C, 57% rainy days and 7.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10.
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Comparison
September vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -27%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Anchorage in September
Is September a good time to visit Anchorage?
September is not recommended for Anchorage (score 4.1/10). With 57% rainy days and 7.5h of sunshine, consider June (7.5/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Anchorage in September?
Yes, 57% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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