Alaska in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Alaska in october 2025
Below, check out the weather forecast for october for most popular cities in Alaska. These forecasts are probabilities for october from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in october in Anchorage
very bad weather 68.5cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
26%
13%
12%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
29%
13%
11%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
30%
11%
11%
Weather at 3am
38°F
29%
28%
15%
15%
Where to go in Alaska in october?
Where to go in Alaska in october: destination map
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Where should you go in Alaska in october when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Alaska in october is very bad across the board.
October is not the best month to spend holidays in Alaska. The climate in Ketchikan, Kodiak, Sitka, Dutch Harbor and Sand Point is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of being you soak in the rain very frequently.
It's worse around the cities of Ketchikan, Kodiak, Sitka, Dutch Harbor and Sand Point and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. It is not recommended to go to these areas in october.
Climate in Alaska in october
Climate in Anchorage in october
In the month of october, the mean temperature in Anchorage is 41°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is quite cold in this location in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 3.3in over 5 days, you will experience some showers for your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 48°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||
| Length of day | 10:02 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Fairbanks in october
In october, the mean temperature in Fairbanks is 31°F (maximum temperature is 34°F and minimum temperature is 25°F). The climate is quite cold in this city in the month of october. Do not forget to cover yourself! With barely 1.5in over 2 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your trip.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||
| Length of day | 09:42 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Anchor Point in october
In october, maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 43°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in october. Bring warm clothes! With 7.7in over 9 days, rain may occur during your holidays. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 49°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||
| Length of day | 10:09 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Barrow in october
In october, the mean temperature in Barrow is 29°F (maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 27°F). The climate is very cold in this city in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. With about 1.7in over 1 days, rain may be scarce during your holidays.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 80% | ||
| Length of day | 08:44 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Dillingham in october
In the month of october, maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 36°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is quite cold in that locality in the month of october. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 5.5in over 8 days, rainfall can happen during your vacations. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 48°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 10:13 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Alaska in october
| Anchorage in october | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in october | very bad weather |
| Anchor Point in october | very bad weather |
| Barrow in october | very bad weather |
| Dillingham in october | very bad weather |
| Dutch Harbor in october | very bad weather |
| Healy in october | very bad weather |
| Hooper Bay in october | very bad weather |
| Ketchikan in october | bad weather |
| Tok in october | very bad weather |
| Cordova in october | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in october | very bad weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Goodnews Bay in october | very bad weather |
| Haines in october | very bad weather |
| Katmai National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Kenai in october | very bad weather |
| Kobuk Valley National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Kodiak in october | very bad weather |
| Kotzebue in october | very bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in october | very bad weather |
Weather data for Alaska in october:
Weather data for Alaska in october is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Alaska. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Alaska can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Alaska.