Anchorage, Alaska Weather in August
United States · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (61°F)
Avg low10°C (51°F)
Rainfall122 mm (4.8 in)
RatingPoor 4.4/10
Anchorage in August sees daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), dropping to about 10°C (51°F) at night. August is summer in United States. The month is wet, with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain spread over 18 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 15.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Anchorage?
August is not the best time to visit Anchorage (4.4/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in June and July.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (61°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (56°F) |
| Rainfall | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 18 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 81% |
| Daylight | 15.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.2 km/h |
| vs July | 1°C cooler than July, with 33 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Anchorage in August
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Anchorage weather in other months
Jan-5°C / -9°C54 mmPoorFeb-3°C / -9°C51 mmPoorMar-1°C / -7°C40 mmPoorApr4°C / -2°C35 mmPoorMay11°C / 4°C49 mmFairJun15°C / 9°C59 mmGoodJul17°C / 11°C89 mmFairAug16°C / 10°C122 mmPoorSep12°C / 7°C119 mmPoorOct5°C / 1°C80 mmPoorNov-3°C / -7°C70 mmPoorDec-4°C / -8°C66 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit AnchorageSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- San Francisco, California23°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Seattle, Washington24°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Vancouver22°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Victoria21°C · 26 mm · Excellent
- Calgary24°C · 62 mm · Excellent
- Honolulu, Hawaii28°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.