Best time to visit Ketchikan

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When is the best time to visit Ketchikan?

The best time to visit Ketchikan is May, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Ketchikan2
    Jan
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Ketchikan4
    Feb
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Ketchikan5
    Mar
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Ketchikan8
    Apr
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Ketchikan12
    May
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Ketchikan15
    Jun
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Ketchikan17
    Jul
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Ketchikan17
    Aug
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Ketchikan14
    Sep
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Ketchikan9
    Oct
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Ketchikan5
    Nov
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Ketchikan3
    Dec

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Which is the warmest month in Ketchikan?

The warmest time of year in Ketchikan is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 17°C.

Which month has the most rain in Ketchikan?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Ketchikan with 480mm on average. There are normally 23 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Ketchikan?

The sunniest time of year in Ketchikan is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 35% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Ketchikan?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Ketchikan in August when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

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The weather guide for Alaska (Ketchikan) 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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