Cool
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Anchorage, Alaska, United States in April
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
16mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
1°C
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Anchorage, Alaska, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April6°C average high
April is close to Anchorage's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April16mm average rain
April is one of Anchorage's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
April7.7 hours average sun
April is brighter than Anchorage's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April1°C average sea
April is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April38 weather score
April scores above Anchorage's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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