Cool
Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Anchorage, Alaska, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score32Poor annual avg
Best months: July, June, May
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 6°C, sunshine averages 5.5h per day, and rainfall totals about 443mm. Sea temperatures average 5°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
443mm
Annual total
Sun
5.5h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
32
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Anchorage, Alaska, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
November-3°C average high
November is on the cooler side of Anchorage's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
November33mm average rain
November sits on the drier side of Anchorage's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
November2.5 hours average sun
November is one of Anchorage's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
November4°C average sea
November is below Anchorage's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
November24 weather score
November is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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