Guide:

• Alaska Travel Guide
• The Basics
• Airports
• Climate
• Weather
• Currency
• Visa & Passport
• Photos

Regions & Cities:

• Anchorage
• The Inside Passage

Directory

• Travel Insurance
• Tour Operators
• Hostels

Weather

Thursday Hi 2°C / 35°F Lo -5°C / 23°F

Friday Hi 1°C / 33°F Lo -7°C / 19°F

Saturday Hi 1°C / 34°F Lo -4°C / 24°F

Sunday Hi -2°C / 28°F Lo -8°C / 18°F

Monday Hi -6°C / 22°F Lo -8°C / 17°F

Alaska's climate is extremely varied due to the size of the state and its six different topographic regions. Summer temperatures in the lowlands are high averaging around 61°F (16°C) and have sometimes reached 90°F (32°C) and up. The far north however, is extremely dry and cold, experiencing Arctic conditions with temperatures averaging about -20°F (-29°C).