Anchorage weather
At 2:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 4°C (38°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Anchorage, Alaska, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 66%
- Chance of rain
- 18%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Apr, Sep–Feb
About Anchorage weather
Is it raining in Anchorage right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 4° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Anchorage this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 3–4° and lows of -1–1°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Anchorage lately?
In the past 7 days, Anchorage had 4 rainy days and 26.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Anchorage?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Anchorage weather by month
When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Anchorage is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Sep–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -6°C (21°F) in January to 17°C (62°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Anchorage?
September is the wettest month, with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Anchorage?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 10°C (51°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -6°C (21°F) and lows of -10°C (13°F).
Does Anchorage have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is September at about 118 mm (4.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months