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Haines Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Haines experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to very cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Haines is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in July to a very cold -5°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -11°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Haines has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2758 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Haines, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy snow/rainfall, with an average of 341 mm of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 19 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 116 mm over 11 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Haines Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Haines

Fri   Dec 27
5°C | 3°C
NE 5 m/s
7.6 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sat   Dec 28
3°C | -1°C
N 5 m/s
4.4 mm
overcast and sleet

overcast and sleet

Sun   Dec 29
0°C | -3°C
NW 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Haines in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Haines?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Haines?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Haines?
    October tops the wettest month list with 341 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Haines?
    June is the driest month with 116 mm of precipitation.

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