Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 191mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
191mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
17
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
Wet
Rainfall averages 191mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Sitka, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August15°C average high
August is one of Sitka's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August191mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Sitka's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August5.3 hours average sun
August is brighter than Sitka'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.
August13°C average sea
August is one of Sitka'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.
August17 weather score
August scores above Sitka's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.