When is the best time to go to Nome

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nome, 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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Nome weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nome 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

Nome January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-9°C 16mm 3hrs 7.7hrs -1°C

The climate in Nome during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

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

January is in the winter in Nome and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Nome with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Nome February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-10°C 14mm 6.1hrs 10.3hrs -1°C

February in Nome is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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

February is in the winter in Nome and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (11°F), whilst at night -21°C (-5°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nome with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in February »

March

Nome March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-8°C 12mm 7.5hrs 13.3hrs -1°C

The weather in March in Nome is characteristically very cold and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Nome and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -19°C (-1°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nome with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in March »

April

Nome April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 13mm 9.2hrs 17.1hrs -1°C

Nome's weather in April is typically cold and dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Nome and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nome with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in April »

May

Nome May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 16mm 4.8hrs 9.7hrs 0°C

May is a dry month in Nome and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nome, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Nome and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nome with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in May »

June

Nome June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 26mm 0hrs 7.7hrs 4°C

Nome's weather in June is typically cool and dry in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Nome and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nome with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in June »

July

Nome July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 43mm 4.5hrs 10.3hrs 9°C

July in Nome is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Nome and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nome with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in July »

August

Nome August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 70mm 6.5hrs 13.3hrs 11°C

The weather in August in Nome is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Nome and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nome with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in August »

September

Nome September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 49mm 5.6hrs 17.1hrs 9°C

Nome's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Nome and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nome with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in September »

October

Nome October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 34mm 4.3hrs 9.7hrs 4°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Nome and the temperature is generally cold.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Nome and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nome with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in October »

November

Nome November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-5°C 28mm 2.9hrs 7.7hrs 1°C

The weather in November in Nome is characteristically cold and dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Nome and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nome with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in November »

December

Nome December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-9°C 21mm 3.2hrs 10.3hrs -0°C

December in Nome is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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

December is in the winter in Nome and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -19°C (-1°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nome with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Nome weather in December »