Best time to go to Sitka Average weather of Sitka, Alaska
When is the best time to go to Sitka?
When is the best time to go to Sitka? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months in Sitka are June, July, August and September
- February is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are January, September, October, November and December
Annual weather in Sitka
For full information about the climate and weather in Sitka a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
Month | Our opinion | ||||
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January | 31°F/34°F | very bad weather | Sitka in january | ||
February | 31°F/36°F | very bad weather | Sitka in february | ||
March | 31°F/38°F | very bad weather | Sitka in march | ||
April | 36°F/45°F | very bad weather | Sitka in april | ||
May | 45°F/52°F | bad weather | Sitka in may | ||
June | 50°F/56°F | tolerable weather | Sitka in june | ||
July | 54°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Sitka in july | ||
August | 54°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Sitka in august | ||
September | 50°F/56°F | tolerable weather | Sitka in september | ||
October | 43°F/47°F | very bad weather | Sitka in october | ||
November | 34°F/40°F | very bad weather | Sitka in november | ||
December | 32°F/36°F | very bad weather | Sitka in december |
Weather and climate in Sitka
- Between january and april the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 58°F.
- From may to october the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 47°F and you can expect to have 19.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between november and december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 34°F and it rains in december about 19.6in.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sitka
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sitka: 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 Sitka
Find out when Sitka 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 Sitka
- Very low season in Sitka
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, October, November and December. - Low season in Sitka
The months with low numbers of tourists are: May. - High season in Sitka
The number of visitors to Sitka is high in: June and September. - Peak season in Sitka
The largest number of tourists visiting Sitka is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Sitka month by month
Best time for low prices in Sitka
Average prices of hotels in Sitka month by month
Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sitka. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.