Our verdict
The best time to visit Sitka is September-October
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 17℃ (63℉) in the middle of the day. The weather at night in the winter, which is around February-time, can get down to a minimum of -4℃ (24℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Sitka when the days are longest, you should visit in May. On average it rains the most days in November, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Sitka, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Sitka seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Sitka as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Sitka is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Sitka
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Sitka for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Sitka climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Sitka for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Sitka in January
- Average temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 232mm (9") over 21 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sitka in February
- Average temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 175mm (7") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sitka in March
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 149mm (6") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sitka in April
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 159mm (6") over 22 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sitka in May
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 97mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Sitka in June
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 84mm (3") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Sitka in July
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 97mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Sitka in August
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 124mm (5") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Sitka in September
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 201mm (8") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Sitka in October
- Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 229mm (9") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Sitka in November
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 258mm (10") over 21 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sitka in December
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 237mm (9") over 19 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sitka in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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