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The best time to visit Anchorage

Month-by-month climate averages for Anchorage, AK, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Anchorage is usually June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Anchorage is warmest in July (highs near 64°F) and coldest in January (lows around 12°F), with roughly 36 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June and July. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Anchorage forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Anchorage weather by month

what to expect in Anchorage through the year

Here is Anchorage's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Anchorage by season.

Jan
22°
12°
Cold
Feb
25°
14°
Cold
Mar
33°
19°
Cold
Apr
41°
25°
Cool
May
54°
39°
Cool
Jun
63°
49°
Mild
Jul
64°
52°
Mild
Aug
63°
51°
Mild
Wettest
Sep
54°
43°
Cool
Oct
40°
31°
Cool
Nov
28°
19°
Cold
Dec
23°
15°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
The most comfortable time to visit Anchorage is usually June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Anchorage?
July is the warmest month in Anchorage, averaging highs near 64°F.
What is the coldest month in Anchorage?
January is the coldest month in Anchorage, with lows around 12°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Anchorage?
The wettest month in Anchorage is usually August, out of roughly 36 inches of precipitation across the year.

Anchorage month by month