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When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
In general the best time to visit Anchorage is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, August, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Anchorage in different months
This is the average weather in Anchorage for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 105 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 180 mm in September.
October bring not the best weather. October is the coldest month with the temperature going down to 0°C.
Climate in Anchorage
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Anchorage for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +9°C | +11°C | +22°C | +25°C | +29°C | +31°C | +28°C | +22°C | +19°C | +13°C | +12°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -5°C | -3°C | +1°C | +7°C | +14°C | +18°C | +19°C | +18°C | +14°C | +6°C | -2°C | -4°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -34°C | -32°C | -30°C | -20°C | -4°C | +2°C | +6°C | +1°C | -4°C | -19°C | -29°C | -31°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 79 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 80 | 81 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 69 | 55 | 98 | 135 | 180 | 143 | 28 | 17 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 45 | 40 | 46 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 44 | 74 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 18 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Anchorage during the whole year:
The hottest month in Anchorage is July with average maximum temperature going up to +19°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -11°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Anchorage looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Anchorage is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Anchorage during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 12 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 21 rainy days and 180 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Anchorage during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 18 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Anchorage:
What is the hottest month in Anchorage?
The hottest month in Anchorage is July with average maximum temperature of +19°C.
What is the coldest month in Anchorage?
The coldest month in Anchorage is January with minimum temperatures of -11°C.
Is Anchorage worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Anchorage could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Anchorage?
if you're looking to visit Anchorage when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, October, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 12 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Anchorage
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Anchorage, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.