October verdict

Whittier (Alaska), United States in October

Weather score17Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 153mm, so some wet days are possible.

October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

4°C

Rain

153mm

Sun

3.6h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

17

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 153mm, so some wet days are possible.

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.

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Compare Whittier (Alaska), United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October4°C average high

October is close to Whittier (Alaska)'s yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October153mm average rain

October is one of Whittier (Alaska)'s wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsFebruary to July

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October3.6 hours average sun

October is below Whittier (Alaska)'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

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October9°C average sea

October is close to Whittier (Alaska)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October17 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 monthsMarch to July

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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