Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Anchorage, Alaska, United States in October
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
48mm
Sun
3.6h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°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
October5°C average high
October 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
October48mm average rain
October sits near Anchorage's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
October3.6 hours average sun
October is below Anchorage's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October9°C average sea
October is close to Anchorage's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October24 weather score
October 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.
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