Best time to visit Whittier, AK

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

Whittier is challenging for travel year-round — too hot, too cold, or too wet in every month. The cards below show what to expect.

January Wet
High
32.6°F
Low
23.9°F
Precip
18.82 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 6h 7m

February Wet
High
33.3°F
Low
25.2°F
Precip
16.15 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 8h 40m

March Wet
High
35.7°F
Low
26.8°F
Precip
13.65 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 25m

April Wet
High
43.8°F
Low
33.3°F
Precip
14.71 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 18m

May Wet
High
53.1°F
Low
40.6°F
Precip
14.93 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 16h 60m

June Wet
High
61.1°F
Low
47.1°F
Precip
9.21 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 18h 37m

July Wet
High
63.4°F
Low
51.1°F
Precip
11.19 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 17h 59m

August Wet
High
61.5°F
Low
50.7°F
Precip
16.52 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 15h 28m

September Wet
High
54.2°F
Low
44.7°F
Precip
22.52 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 32m

October Wet
High
44.0°F
Low
36.1°F
Precip
21.05 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

November Wet
High
36.5°F
Low
28.5°F
Precip
18.75 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 6h 53m

December Wet
High
33.9°F
Low
25.2°F
Precip
19.81 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 5h 16m

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