Best time to go to Fairbanks Average weather of Fairbanks, Alaska

When is the best time to go to Fairbanks?

When is the best time to go to Fairbanks? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Fairbanks are June, July and August
On average, the warmest months are June and July
January is the coldest month of the year
August is the rainiest month

Annual weather in Fairbanks

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Weather details in Fairbanks month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Fairbanks

Fairbanks enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Fairbanks is 36°F (ranging from 4°F in january to 72°F in july). Annual rainfall is 22.9in, with a minimum of 0.7in in january and a maximum of 4.8in in august.

From january to april the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 36°F and it rains about 1.6in each month.
In may the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains about 6% of the time in may.
Between the months of june and august the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 63°F and, in august, 7 days of rain are expected.
In september the climate is bad. The temperature rises to 52°F and it rains about 2.8in each month.
Between the months of october and december the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 40°F and, in december, 1 days of rain are expected.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Fairbanks

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Fairbanks: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Fairbanks

Find out when Fairbanks has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Fairbanks

Very low season in Fairbanks
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, April, October and November.
Low season in Fairbanks
The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, September and December.
High season in Fairbanks
The number of visitors to Fairbanks is high in: March and June.
Peak season in Fairbanks
The largest number of tourists visiting Fairbanks is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Fairbanks month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Fairbanks month by month

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Average price of hiring a car in Fairbanks

On average, it costs $ 195 per day to hire a car in Fairbanks. This price varies by $ 206 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 134 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in june is $ 340.