Anchorage · WinterMonth summary
Anchorage weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°F – 23°F
🌧 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 brings a challenging climate (2.0/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
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
Winter in Anchorage is cool (-5°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | 14°F | 23°F | 37% | 0.1in | 2.0h | 2.0/10 |
| ❄️ February | 16°F | 27°F | 40% | 0.1in | 5.0h | 2.9/10 |
| 🌨️ March | 21°F | 36°F | 30% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 28°F | 46°F | 28% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 41°F | 55°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 50°F | 64°F | 30% | 0.1in | 14.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 54°F | 68°F | 37% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 52°F | 64°F | 52% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 45°F | 55°F | 57% | 0.2in | 7.5h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 34°F | 43°F | 44% | 0.1in | 5.6h | 3.0/10 |
| ❄️ November | 19°F | 28°F | 41% | 0.1in | 3.4h | 2.2/10 |
| ❄️ December | 14°F | 23°F | 43% | 0.1in | 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 23°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 23°F daytime and 14°F at night. 2.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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