Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
53mm
Sun
6h
Weather score
41
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 53mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Fairbanks, Alaska, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August19°C average high
August is one of Fairbanks' hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August53mm average rain
August is one of Fairbanks' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August6 hours average sun
August sits close to Fairbanks' 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.
August41 weather score
August sits close to Fairbanks' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.