Anchorage, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit Anchorage?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
50°F–64°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 8°F, 33% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 19°F, 40% rainy days, 12.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 6°F, 47% rainy days, 5.5h sunshine/day. Score: 3.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average -4°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 2.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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