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

Is Anchorage a good destination in October, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Anchorage typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 6°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Anchorage in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 117 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Anchorage. July generally stands out with 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 October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 117 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 39%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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?

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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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