Best Time to Visit Anchorage: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Anchorage: June, July, May.
- Best months for Anchorage: June, July, May.
- Peak season is June, July, May. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: September, August, October.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 3.4).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C | -10°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.7 |
| February | -3°C | -8°C | 50 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| March | 0°C | -6°C | 38 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| April | 6°C | -1°C | 30 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 11°C | 4°C | 30 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.4 |
| June | 15°C | 9°C | 40 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 17°C | 12°C | 73 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.6 |
| August | 17°C | 12°C | 106 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 13°C | 8°C | 117 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.3 |
| October | 6°C | 1°C | 91 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.5 |
| November | -1°C | -6°C | 65 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
| December | -4°C | -9°C | 74 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
The best months are June, July, May.
When is the rainy season in Anchorage?
The wettest months are September, August, October.