Weather in Alaska

What's the weather like in Alaska?

Alaska is our country's northern most state. It's above Canada and close to the North Pole. The cruise ships visit places with lots of ice and you can take tours which give you the opportunity to go dog-sledding or trek across a glacier. With this said, you would expect it to be very cold in Alaska. It can be, but not really in the May - September Alaska Cruise Season.

Temperatures in Alaska vary based on the time of year and the port or city you are visiting. The weather off the ship is unpredictable but here are the average daily high temperature in Alaska major ports and cities:

Average Temperature

Alaska Inside Passage Area Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Vancouver
Month	Temp	Rainfall
May	58F	2.4 in
June	63F	2.0 in
July	64F	2.3 in
August	64F	3.0 in
September	57F	4.4 in

Inside Passage Area Ketchikan
Month	Temp	Rainfall
May	56F	9.2 in
June	61F	7.3 in
July	65F	7.3 in
August	65F	10.6 in
September	60F	13.8 in

Interior of Alaska Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Anchorage
Month	Temp	Rainfall
May	60F	0.7 in
June	67F	1.6 in
July	70F	2.3 in
August	66F	2.4 in
September	54F	1.8 in