The climate in Sitka during August can be summarized as mild and wet.
August is in the summer in Sitka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 7.1°C 44.8°F |
Average temperature | 11.1°C 52°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 191 mm 7.5 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 13.3°C 56°F |
Humidity | 85% |
Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Sitka with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Sitka in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | August | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
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Driest month: | June | 115mm 4.5ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 1.2°C 34.2°F |
Wettest month: | October | 413mm 16.3ins |