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Anchorage
Visit in June — score 55/100 · avg high 69°F · 15 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 18° | 34° | -5° | 14 | 58 | 6.0h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 30 | 20° | 35° | -1° | 12 | 49 | 8.6h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 43 | 23° | 36° | 2° | 10 | 39 | 11.3h | Low | Below avg |
| April | 53 | 33° | 46° | 14° | 9 | 37 | 14.3h | Low | Below avg |
| May | 54 | 44° | 62° | 30° | 12 | 50 | 17.1h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 55 | 52° | 69° | 40° | 15 | 60 | 18.9h | High | Above avg |
| July | 41 | 56° | 71° | 45° | 22 | 88 | 18.1h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 37 | 54° | 67° | 44° | 31 | 124 | 15.5h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 24 | 47° | 60° | 34° | 30 | 118 | 12.5h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 15 | 35° | 50° | 20° | 21 | 82 | 9.6h | Low | Below avg |
| November | 16 | 22° | 37° | 4° | 18 | 71 | 6.8h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 20 | 19° | 35° | 1° | 16 | 63 | 5.1h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 48°F
- Low
- 15°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Anchorage (March, April, May) brings average highs of 48°F and lows of 15°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Summer
- Score
- 44/100
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Anchorage (June, July, August) brings average highs of 69°F and lows of 43°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 44/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 55/100.
Fall
- Score
- 18/100
- High
- 49°F
- Low
- 19°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Anchorage (September, October, November) brings average highs of 49°F and lows of 19°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 18/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 24/100.
Winter
- Score
- 24/100
- High
- 35°F
- Low
- -2°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Anchorage (December, January, February) brings average highs of 35°F and lows of -2°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 24/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 30/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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