US Anchorage · Spring

Visit Anchorage
in March?

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

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 61.22°N 149.90°W
36°FMax temperature
30%Rainy days
8.8hSunshine / day

Anchorage weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°F – 36°F
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.5/10)

Should you visit Anchorage in March?

⚠️ Fair

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

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

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 30%
🌡 Temperature : ░░░░░░░░░░ 36°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.8h/d

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

Anchorage in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Anchorage. Temperatures rise (2°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for Anchorage

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
❄️ January14°F23°F37%0.1in2.0h2.0/10
❄️ February16°F27°F40%0.1in5.0h2.9/10
🌨️ March21°F36°F30%0.1in8.8h4.3/10
🌫️ April28°F46°F28%0.0in11.3h5.8/10
🌦️ May41°F55°F40%0.1in12.3h6.8/10
🌤️ June50°F64°F30%0.1in14.1h7.5/10
🌤️ July54°F68°F37%0.1in13.0h7.5/10
🌦️ August52°F64°F52%0.2in9.7h7.0/10
🌦️ September45°F55°F57%0.2in7.5h4.1/10
🌦️ October34°F43°F44%0.1in5.6h3.0/10
❄️ November19°F28°F41%0.1in3.4h2.2/10
❄️ December14°F23°F43%0.1in0.5h1.2/10
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 March, Anchorage averages 36°F, 30% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10. See methodology →

March vs June (best month)

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

FAQ — Anchorage in March

Is March a good time to visit Anchorage?
March is not recommended for Anchorage (score 4.3/10). With 30% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine, consider June (7.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Anchorage in March?
It's cool with 36°F daytime and 21°F at night. 8.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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