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Anchorage Weather by Month

Best time to visit Anchorage
May–July
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
20.1°C average high
Wettest month
Sep
79.3mm
Coolest month
Jan
-5°C average high
Peak comfort score
76
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January -5°-12.9°13mm 618
February -2.1°-10.8°16.8mm 6.417
March 1.3°-8.4°14mm 5.719
April 8.2°-1.2°9.6mm 4.648
May 14.6°5.1°14.7mm 6.570
June 18.6°9.9°24.6mm 9.876
July 20.1°12.2°51.1mm 12.675
August 18.7°10.8°77.5mm 16.166
September 13.7°6.1°79.3mm 15.650
October 6.4°-0.5°39.5mm 10.831
November -1.7°-8.6°20.1mm 7.515
December -4°-11.5°22.4mm 7.715

Averages from ANCHORAGE MERRILL FIELD, AK US, 2.3km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Anchorage averages a daily high of -5°C with nights around -12.9°C. Expect roughly 6 wet days totalling 13mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Anchorage averages a daily high of -2.1°C with nights around -10.8°C. Expect roughly 6.4 wet days totalling 16.8mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Anchorage averages a daily high of 1.3°C with nights around -8.4°C. Expect roughly 5.7 wet days totalling 14mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

April

April in Anchorage averages a daily high of 8.2°C with nights around -1.2°C. Expect roughly 4.6 wet days totalling 9.6mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

May

May in Anchorage averages a daily high of 14.6°C with nights around 5.1°C. Expect roughly 6.5 wet days totalling 14.7mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Anchorage averages a daily high of 18.6°C with nights around 9.9°C. Expect roughly 9.8 wet days totalling 24.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

July

July in Anchorage averages a daily high of 20.1°C with nights around 12.2°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 51.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

August

August in Anchorage averages a daily high of 18.7°C with nights around 10.8°C. Expect roughly 16.1 wet days totalling 77.5mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Anchorage averages a daily high of 13.7°C with nights around 6.1°C. Expect roughly 15.6 wet days totalling 79.3mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

October

October in Anchorage averages a daily high of 6.4°C with nights around -0.5°C. Expect roughly 10.8 wet days totalling 39.5mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

November

November in Anchorage averages a daily high of -1.7°C with nights around -8.6°C. Expect roughly 7.5 wet days totalling 20.1mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

December

December in Anchorage averages a daily high of -4°C with nights around -11.5°C. Expect roughly 7.7 wet days totalling 22.4mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Anchorage peaks at 76.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Anchorage?

Based on 30 years of records, May–July scores highest for comfort in Anchorage, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Anchorage?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 20.1°C.

What is the wettest month in Anchorage?

September is the wettest, averaging 79.3mm of rain across roughly 15.6 wet days.

How cold does Anchorage get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around -5°C.

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