Month guide · Anchorage · United States
Anchorage in June
What June is really like in Anchorage: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Anchorage. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 19.3 hours of daylight. Nearly 20 hours of daylight around the solstice; trails open up and the main tourist season is in full swing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 19.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Anchorage: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 7°C (45°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (13°C (55°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:20
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 23:39
- Daylight
- About 19.3 hours
Autumn (September–October). Golden birch and early snow on the peaks in September; by October most seasonal tours have closed.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Summer solstice celebrations (around 21 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Hillside and South Anchorage
Potter Marsh
A wetland at the city's southern edge, part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, crossed by a boardwalk of about 450 metres beside the Seward Highway.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
Experience · Chugach State Park
Northern lights viewing
Check the aurora and cloud forecasts, wait until late evening, and dress for temperatures well below freezing.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Nature
- Couples
Street · Downtown
4th Avenue and the Log Cabin Visitor Center
Downtown's main street has the sod-roofed Log Cabin Visitor Information Center, Alaska Native art galleries, outfitters and gift shops.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- History
Waterfront · Downtown
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Rent a bike and ride to Kincaid Park and back; keep at least 25 metres from any moose you meet.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours by bike
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 9°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Anchorage?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Anchorage?
It is one of the best months to visit Anchorage. Nearly 20 hours of daylight around the solstice; trails open up and the main tourist season is in full swing.
+How warm is Anchorage in June?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Anchorage in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.