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
January 31°F/34°F
20.8in
February 31°F/36°F
14.8in
March 31°F/38°F
14in
April 36°F/45°F
12.4in
May 45°F/52°F
8.8in
June 50°F/56°F
8.9in
July 54°F/59°F
8.9in
August 54°F/59°F
13.9in
September 50°F/56°F
17.4in
October 43°F/47°F
19.2in
November 34°F/40°F
21in
December 32°F/36°F
19.6in


Weather and climate in Sitka

Sitka 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 Sitka is 47°F (ranging from 34°F in january to 59°F in august). Annual rainfall is 179.6in, with a minimum of 8.8in in may and a maximum of 21in in november.
  • 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.

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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.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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