Month guide · Anchorage · United States
Anchorage in November
What November is really like in Anchorage: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jeff Medkeff | Talk, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of -2°C (28°F), lows of -8°C (18°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 7.1 hours of daylight. Snow settles in and daylight shortens to around six to seven hours; aurora chances improve on clear nights.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- -2°C (28°F) / -8°C (18°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 7.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Anchorage: days average -2°C (28°F) against a yearly average high of 7°C (45°F), and nights fall to about -8°C (18°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with October (5°C (41°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around -4°C (25°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 09:06
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:23
- Daylight
- About 7.1 hours
Winter (November–March). Snow, short days, skiing, dog-sledding, Fur Rondy, the Iditarod start and chances of northern lights.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Anchorage, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Zoo · Hillside and South Anchorage
Alaska Zoo
It is a reliable way for children to see moose and bears up close if wildlife does not appear on the road.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Park · Airport and Lake Hood
Kincaid Park
A large forested park at the end of the Coastal Trail with dunes above Cook Inlet, mountain-bike trails and, in winter, one of the country's major cross-country ski trail networks.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Nature
Nature · Hillside and South Anchorage
Potter Marsh
Stop here on the way to Turnagain Arm, ideally in the morning or evening when birds are most active.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
Nature · Eagle River
Eagle River Nature Center
At the end of Eagle River Road in Chugach State Park, the nature centre is the start of easy loop trails along the river, with beaver ponds and salmon-viewing decks, and the start of the long Crow Pass route.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near -2°C, lows near -8°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Anchorage?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–August are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Anchorage?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Snow settles in and daylight shortens to around six to seven hours; aurora chances improve on clear nights.
+How warm is Anchorage in November?
Average highs are around -2°C (28°F) and lows around -8°C (18°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Anchorage in November?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.