Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Anchorage, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Anchorage, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Anchorage, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly product.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may become worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America by month

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January

If you go to Anchorage in January, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Expect it to rain regularly and snow 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Anchorage can be bitter cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. It also snows about a third of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March for Anchorage is very cold. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Anchorage is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain occasionally. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you visit Anchorage during May, you might find that it is relatively cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally around 50 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you vacation in Anchorage during June, you are likely to notice that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

In July, Anchorage is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and occasionally jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Anchorage, with several of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in Anchorage is cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you visit Anchorage during September, you will probably find that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Anchorage can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) to low 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you go to Anchorage in November, you will notice that it is biting cold and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month and snow 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Anchorage can be bitter cold, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. It also snows regularly. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Anchorage Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Anchorage.

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