When is the best time to go to Ketchikan

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ketchikan, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ketchikan weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ketchikan are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ketchikan January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 285mm 1.9hrs 9.3hrs 7°C

The climate in Ketchikan during January can be summarized as cold and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ketchikan for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Ketchikan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 285mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in January »

February

Ketchikan February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 267mm 2.8hrs 11hrs 6°C

February in Ketchikan is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ketchikan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ketchikan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 267mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in February »

March

Ketchikan March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 237mm 3.6hrs 13hrs 6°C

The weather in March in Ketchikan is characteristically cool and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ketchikan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Ketchikan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 237mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in March »

April

Ketchikan April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 236mm 5.2hrs 15.4hrs 7°C

Ketchikan's weather in April is typically cool and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ketchikan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Ketchikan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 236mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in April »

May

Ketchikan May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 188mm 6.3hrs 17.7hrs 9°C

May is a wet month in Ketchikan and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ketchikan.

May is in the spring in Ketchikan and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in May »

June

Ketchikan June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 157mm 5.9hrs 9.3hrs 11°C

The weather in June in Ketchikan is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ketchikan.

June is in the summer in Ketchikan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in June »

July

Ketchikan July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 154mm 5.3hrs 11hrs 13°C

July in Ketchikan is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ketchikan, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Ketchikan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in July »

August

Ketchikan August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 222mm 5.2hrs 13hrs 13°C

The weather in August in Ketchikan is characteristically mild and very wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ketchikan, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Ketchikan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 222mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in August »

September

Ketchikan September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 279mm 3.8hrs 15.4hrs 12°C

Ketchikan's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ketchikan.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ketchikan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in September »

October

Ketchikan October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 480mm 2.4hrs 17.7hrs 10°C

October is a very wet month in Ketchikan and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ketchikan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ketchikan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 480mm 18.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in October »

November

Ketchikan November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 358mm 1.8hrs 9.3hrs 8°C

The weather in November in Ketchikan is characteristically cool and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ketchikan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ketchikan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 358mm 14.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in November »

December

Ketchikan December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 341mm 1.3hrs 11hrs 7°C

December in Ketchikan is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ketchikan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ketchikan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ketchikan with around 341mm 13.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ketchikan weather in December »