Cool
Average highs are around 17°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
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°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
August17°C average high
August is one of Anchorage's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August65mm average rain
August is one of Anchorage's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
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
August6.5 hours average sun
August sits close to Anchorage's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August14°C average sea
August is one of Anchorage's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August36 weather score
August sits close to Anchorage's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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