Alaska (Ketchikan) · July
Best travel monthPeak seasonUSA · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)9 (48) | 5° (41°)-1– (30–)9 (48) | 7° (45°)1– (34–)11 (52) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)16 (61) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)23 (73) | 16° (61°)10– (50–)25 (77) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)26 (79) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)24 (75) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)19 (66) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)15 (59) | 7° (45°)1– (34–)11 (52) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)9 (48) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 1° (34°)-9– (16–)6 (43) | 0° (32°)-8– (18–)5 (41) | 1° (34°)-7– (19–)4 (39) | 3° (37°)-2– (28–)7 (45) | 7° (45°)2– (36–)11 (52) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)13 (55) | 13° (55°)8– (46–)15 (59) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)15 (59) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)13 (55) | 6° (43°)-1– (30–)10 (50) | 3° (37°)-5– (23–)7 (45) | 1° (34°)-7– (19–)6 (43) |
☀️Sunshine | 1h UV 1 | 3h UV 2 | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 6 | 5h UV 5 | 5h UV 5 | 4h UV 4 | 3h UV 2 | 2h UV 1 | 1h UV 1 |
🌊Water Temp | 6° (43°) | 6° (43°) | 6° (43°) | 7° (45°) | 9° (48°) | 12° (54°) | 13° (55°) | 14° (57°) | 13° (55°) | 11° (52°) | 9° (48°) | 7° (45°) |
🌧Rain Days | 19d455mm (17.9") | 14d308mm (12.1") | 17d306mm (12.1") | 16d292mm (11.5") | 12d202mm (8.0") | 12d189mm (7.5") | 12d205mm (8.1") | 13d278mm (11.0") | 17d384mm (15.1") | 19d481mm (19.0") | 21d443mm (17.4") | 18d404mm (15.9") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
July is one of the best months to visit Alaska (Ketchikan) — with 5 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 18°C (64°F).
Daytime highs average 18°C (64°F), cooling to 13°C (55°F) at night (daily average: 15°C (59°F)). Peaks reach around 26°C (79°F), the coldest nights around 8°C (46°F). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 12 rain days (205 mm (8.1 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 13°C (55°F), the water is still quite cool in July — a wetsuit may be useful.
Layer up — warm days and cool evenings alternate. Perfect timing for hikes and sightseeing.
Peak season: cruise ships tie up daily, the totem poles and Creek Street are busy, and in summer salmon run up the creeks. It rains often even now, but May and June are the driest months of the season. Floatplane flights to Misty Fjords are the highlight of many trips.
Events & Festivals
- Fourth of July4 July
Ketchikan has celebrated Independence Day since the 1890s with a long parade through town, contests and fireworks.
Packing list for Alaska (Ketchikan) in July
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is July a good time to visit Alaska (Ketchikan)?
- Yes — July is one of the best months to visit Alaska (Ketchikan) (Climate Score: 61/100). Pleasant temperatures (18°C (64°F)), good sunshine (5 h/day), and few rain days (12) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Alaska (Ketchikan) in July?
- In July, Alaska (Ketchikan) sees daily highs of 18°C (64°F). Nights cool to 13°C (55°F), with a daily average of 15°C (59°F). Peaks reach around 26°C (79°F), the coldest nights around 8°C (46°F).
- How much rain falls in Alaska (Ketchikan) in July?
- In July, Alaska (Ketchikan) receives an average of 205 mm (8.1 in) of rain over 12 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Alaska (Ketchikan) get in July?
- Alaska (Ketchikan) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in July — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Alaska (Ketchikan) in July?
- Water temperature in Alaska (Ketchikan) in July averages 13°C (55°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
