Fairbanks in August

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
11Rainy days (61 mm)
16:12 hDaylight
05:49Sunrise · 22:01 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in August varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-16° -23° J -10° -19° F -3° -15° M 8° -4° A 17° 5° M 22° 11° J 23° 13° J 20° 10° A 14° 4° S 2° -5° O -10° -16° N -14° -21° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -16°C-23°C11 mm 3– – 4.6
February -10°C-19°C10 mm 3– – 4.7
March -3°C-15°C8 mm 2– – 4.8
April 8°C-4°C10 mm 3– – 6.1
May 17°C5°C19 mm 5– – 7.6
June 22°C11°C51 mm 10– – 7.7
July 23°C13°C61 mm 11– – 7.6
August 20°C10°C61 mm 11– – 7.3
September 14°C4°C40 mm 9– – 6.6
October 2°C-5°C20 mm 5– – 4.7
November -10°C-16°C16 mm 5– – 4.5
December -14°C-21°C11 mm 4– – 4.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Fairbanks in August?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Fairbanks?

The best months are June, May, July, August.