Anchorage, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit Anchorage?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
10°C–18°C in June
🌧 Least rain
30% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (43%)
📅 Best score
7.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Bear watchingJul–Sep — Katmai NP, Brooks Falls salmon run, brown bears.
Glaciers & fjordsMay–Sep — Kenai Fjords NP, glacier cruises, calving ice.
Midnight sunJun–Jul — 22h of daylight, hiking, fishing.
Marine wildlifeMay–Sep — orcas, humpbacks, sea otters, Seward boat tours.
Monthly climate data
Anchorage weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 8°C, 33% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 19°C, 40% rainy days, 12.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 47% rainy days, 5.5h sunshine/day. Score: 3.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average -4°C, 40% rainy days, 2.5h sunshine/day. Score: 2.0/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 30% rainy days and 18°C. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
December is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 18°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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