When is the best time to go to Sitka
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sitka, 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.
Average temperatures in Sitka
Sitka weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sitka 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 251mm | 3hrs | 9.1hrs |
The climate in Sitka 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 Sitka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Sitka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sitka with around 251mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 211mm | 3.7hrs | 10.9hrs |
February in Sitka is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sitka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Sitka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sitka with around 211mm 8.3 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 193mm | 4.9hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Sitka is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sitka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Sitka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sitka with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 164mm | 6.6hrs | 15.7hrs |
Sitka's weather in April is typically cool and 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 Sitka.
April is in the spring in Sitka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sitka with around 164mm 6.4 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 147mm | 8hrs | 18.2hrs |
May is a wet month in Sitka and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sitka.
May is in the spring in Sitka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sitka with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 115mm | 7hrs | 9.1hrs |
Cool and damp weather often prevails in Sitka during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sitka, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Sitka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sitka with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 126mm | 6.5hrs | 10.9hrs |
July in Sitka is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sitka, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Sitka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sitka with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 191mm | 5.9hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Sitka is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sitka, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Sitka and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 304mm | 4.3hrs | 15.7hrs |
Sitka's weather in September is typically cool 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 Sitka.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sitka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sitka with around 304mm 12 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 413mm | 2.8hrs | 18.2hrs |
October is a very wet month in Sitka and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sitka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sitka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sitka with around 413mm 16.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 300mm | 2.4hrs | 9.1hrs |
The climate in Sitka during November can be summarized as cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sitka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sitka and is typically the 2nd warmest 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sitka with around 300mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 276mm | 1.8hrs | 10.9hrs |
December in Sitka is generally very wet with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sitka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Sitka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sitka with around 276mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sitka weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
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