When Should You Visit? to travel to Alaskaa
April and May
melting snow, spring creeks, mud, icicles, snow, frost, spring buds
June and July
warm sunny weather, wildflowers, most popular time to visit, mosquitoes
August and September
Cooler weather, rain, wild berry and mushroom harvests, fall colors
October and November
cold rain and snow, quiet, rapidly losing daylight hours, cold
December and January
Dark, very cold, quiet, brilliant aurora borealis
dog sled racing begins
February and March
Best for exploring by snowmobile or skis, warmer temps, longer sunny winter days