Anchorage, AK weather by month
West · Station: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, AK · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Anchorage, AK is June, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Anchorage is hottest in July (avg high 66°F) and coolest in January (avg high 23°F). The wettest month is September (3.1 in) and the driest is April (0.4 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 37.6°F with 16.5 in of precipitation a year and 77.9 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Anchorage
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 11 | 0.8 | 12.4 |
| February | 27 | 15 | 0.9 | 13.4 |
| March | 33 | 19 | 0.7 | 11 |
| April | 45 | 30 | 0.4 | 4 |
| May | 56 | 40 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| June | 63 | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| July | 66 | 53 | 1.8 | 0 |
| August | 64 | 51 | 2.9 | 0 |
| September | 56 | 43 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| October | 42 | 31 | 1.8 | 5.6 |
| November | 29 | 18 | 1.2 | 12.6 |
| December | 25 | 14 | 1.2 | 18.2 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Anchorage
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is June. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak mild of July (when highs reach about 66°F — light layers; comfortable for walking) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 23°F). Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Anchorage compares
Anchorage's 16.5 in of annual precipitation and 37.6°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Anchorage?
The most comfortable time to visit Anchorage, AK is June, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Anchorage is hottest in July (avg high 66°F) and coolest in January (avg high 23°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Anchorage?
Anchorage's annual mean temperature is about 37.6°F. The warmest month is July (average high 66°F, low 53°F) and the coolest is January (average high 23°F, low 11°F).
How much rain does Anchorage get?
Anchorage receives about 16.5 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September (3.1 in) and the driest is April (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Anchorage?
Yes. Anchorage averages about 77.9 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, AK (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18