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

How's the weather trend in Anchorage as August approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Anchorage includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Anchorage in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 204 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Anchorage, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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