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

Is September a good time to explore Anchorage weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of September in Anchorage typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 13°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Anchorage in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 160 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September 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 September

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in the United States of America in September

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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