Best time to go to Anchorage Average weather of Anchorage, Alaska

When is the best time to go to Anchorage?

When is the best time to go to Anchorage? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Anchorage are July and August
On average, the warmest months are July and August
The coldest months are January and February
The rainiest months are August, September and October

Annual weather in Anchorage

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Weather details in Anchorage month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Anchorage

Anchorage enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Anchorage is 43°F (ranging from 22°F in january to 65°F in july). Annual rainfall is 28in, with a minimum of 1.2in in april and a maximum of 4in in september.

Between january and april the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 31°F and, in april, 1 days of rain are expected.
Between may and june the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 59°F and it rains in june about 1.8in.
Between the months of july and august the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 63°F°C and it rains about 4in each month.
In the month of september the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 56°F°C and, in september, 6 days of rain are expected.
Between the months of october and december the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 25°F°C and, in december, 4 days of rain are expected.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Anchorage

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Anchorage: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Anchorage

Find out when Anchorage has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Anchorage

Very low season in Anchorage
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, October and November.
Low season in Anchorage
The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, September and December.
High season in Anchorage
The number of visitors to Anchorage is high in: June and August.
Peak season in Anchorage
The largest number of tourists visiting Anchorage is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Anchorage month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Anchorage month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Anchorage. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Anchorage

A return flight between London and Anchorage is generally cheaper if you go in february ($ 1040 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 423 more for your airline ticket to Anchorage if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Anchorage

On average, it costs $ 181 per day to hire a car in Anchorage. This price varies by $ 121 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 145 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 266.