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

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Traveling to Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Kodiak, below 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 Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America

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

Important essentials for Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly product.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist 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 Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America by month

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January

January here is very cold and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

In February, Kodiak is freezing and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Kodiak, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In February, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Kodiak can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows about a third of the time. 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 want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

In April, Kodiak is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Kodiak, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you visit Kodiak during May, you are likely to find that it is brisk and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% 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 want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you go to Kodiak in June, you will notice that it is cold and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you go to Kodiak in July, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you are traveling to Kodiak in August, you will notice that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

In September, Kodiak is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) and sometimes jump into the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Kodiak, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

Traveling to Kodiak in October, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

In November, Kodiak is pretty cool and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 30s F (single digits C) and about half of the time jump into the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Kodiak, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

In December, Kodiak is frosty and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) and regularly jump into the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Kodiak, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to visit the stunning Holy Resurrection Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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