Anchorage weather in April (Alaska, United States of America)

Is Anchorage a good destination in April, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of April in Anchorage typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 6°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -1°C.

Precipitation

Anchorage in April usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 235 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Anchorage. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Anchorage climate page with graphs.

 

Anchorage, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 64%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 235 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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