Best time to visit Anchorage

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When is the best time to visit Anchorage?

The best time to visit Anchorage is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 21°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Anchorage21
    Jan
  • 27°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Anchorage27
    Feb
  • 32°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Anchorage32
    Mar
  • 43°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Anchorage43
    Apr
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Anchorage54
    May
  • 61°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Anchorage61
    Jun
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Anchorage66
    Jul
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Anchorage63
    Aug
  • 55°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Anchorage55
    Sep
  • 41°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Anchorage41
    Oct
  • 27°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Anchorage27
    Nov
  • 21°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Anchorage21
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Anchorage?

The hottest time of year in Anchorage is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 66°F.

Which month has the most rain in Anchorage?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Anchorage with 2.7 inches on average. There are normally 14 days in September with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Anchorage?

The sunniest time of year in Anchorage is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 54% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Anchorage?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Anchorage in August when the water temperature reaches 57°F.

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The weather guide for Alaska (Anchorage) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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