Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
Anchorage, Alaska, United States in September
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
68mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°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
September13°C average high
September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
September68mm average rain
September 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
September5.2 hours average sun
September 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
September12°C average sea
September sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
September25 weather score
September scores below Anchorage's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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