Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Alaska Cruises for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-11 °C to 24 °C
0.87 – 12.01 in (2 – 21 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 3.9 °C (Skagway) and 11.2 °C (Seattle)
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Best Time to Visit Alaska Cruises: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 7 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 11 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 12 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 14 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Juneau Vancouver Seattle Skagway | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Juneau Vancouver Seattle Skagway |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Juneau Vancouver Seattle Skagway | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Juneau Vancouver Seattle Skagway | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Juneau Vancouver Seattle Skagway | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Vancouver Seattle | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 11 °C Up to 8.54 in of rainof rain | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 8 °C Up to 7.52 in of rainof rain |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Alaska Cruises) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Juneau | May, June, July, August, and September |
| Vancouver | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Seattle | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Skagway | May, June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Alaska Cruises
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Juneau
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Alaska Cruises
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Alaska Cruises, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Juneau (Alaska Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -3° | 1° | 3° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 17° | 13° | 8° | 3° | -0° |
| Night Temperature | -9° | -6° | -4° | -0° | 4° | 7° | 9° | 8° | 6° | 3° | -2° | -6° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 6.34 | 5.94 | 5.2 | 4.65 | 4.76 | 3.86 | 4.49 | 6.73 | 9.49 | 12.01 | 8.15 | 7.17 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Juneau is 4.5 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (13.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (-5.8 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 78.78 inchFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): September, October, November, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 36.81 in
Months that have possible snowfall: all except June, July, August, and September
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Vancouver (Alaska Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 6° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| Night Temperature | 1° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 12° | 7° | 3° | 1° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 6.46 | 5.55 | 4.41 | 3.31 | 2.48 | 2.01 | 1.38 | 1.73 | 2.72 | 4.76 | 7.44 | 7.52 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Vancouver is 10.3 °C.Warmest month: August (18.1 °C)
Coldest month: January (3.6 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 49.76 inch on 139 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): November, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 14.96 in
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 13 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Seattle (Alaska Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 7° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 8° |
| Night Temperature | 2° | 3° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 2° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 5.67 | 4.09 | 3.86 | 2.44 | 1.61 | 1.5 | 0.87 | 1.3 | 1.85 | 3.46 | 5.63 | 5.83 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Seattle is 11.2 °C.Warmest month: July (18.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (4.5 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 38.11 inch on 101 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Skagway (Alaska Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -5° | -1° | 3° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 1° | -3° |
| Night Temperature | -11° | -9° | -5° | -1° | 4° | 8° | 10° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -5° | -9° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 3.82 | 3.62 | 2.87 | 2.05 | 1.61 | 1.38 | 1.65 | 2.64 | 4.45 | 6.73 | 5.2 | 4.65 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Skagway is 3.9 °C.Warmest month: July (14.7 °C)
Coldest month: January (-8 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 40.67 inchThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except June, July, August, and September
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
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Nature & Adventure Tours
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Current Weather in Juneau
few clouds, -0.2 °CClouds: 20 % Wind: 2 mph ONO
Air Pressure: 1016 hPa Humidity: 86 %
Air Pressure: 1016 hPa Humidity: 86 %
Last updated: 20th Mar 2019, 09:56 am
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| 19th Mar 2019 | 20th Mar 2019 | 21st Mar 2019 | 22nd Mar 2019 | 23rd Mar 2019 | 24th Mar 2019 |
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| 2 °C to 12 °C | 6 °C to 11 °C | 6 °C to 9 °C | 4 °C to 4 °C | 2 °C to 5 °C | 2 °C to 4 °C |
| Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 88 % | Clouds: 92 % | Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 80 % | Clouds: 33 % |
| No Precipitation | 0.13 in of rain | 0.11 in of rain | 1.95 in of rain | 0.29 in of rain | 0.44 in of rain |
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Cruises: Regions
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Hottest Month
July: 24 °C
Day Temperature in Seattle
July: 24 °CDay Temperature in Seattle
Coldest Month
January: -11 °C
Night Temperature in Skagway
January: -11 °CNight Temperature in Skagway
Rainiest Month
October: 12.01 in
Rain in Juneau
October: 12.01 inRain in Juneau
Driest Month
July: 0.87 in
Rain in Seattle
July: 0.87 inRain in Seattle
Sunniest Month
July: 13 hours/day
Sunshine in Vancouver
July: 13 hours/daySunshine in Vancouver
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Distances to Alaska Cruises
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau | 4430 mi | 2850 mi | 1830 mi |
| Vancouver | 4710 mi | 2430 mi | 1080 mi |
| Seattle | 4790 mi | 2400 mi | 960 mi |
| Skagway | 4380 mi | 2880 mi | 1920 mi |
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Alaska Cruises: Experiences of our Visitors
Top weather…Seattle really warm for embarkation and disembarkation, Juneau was a little fresher but enough for whale watching. Skagway blue sky, top view, Glacier Bay fantastic…in the photos sky and sea almost indistinguishable.Ketchigan super weather and Victoria over 25 degrees and sunshine…
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
From Juno to Skagway we had good weather – no rainy day
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good