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Sitka

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Sitka

Sitka, Alaska, United States
Best timeJun–Aug
Set inSitka, Alaska, United States
In season~61°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

32–63°F
Nearest airportSIT
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Map showing the location of Sitka
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul. Go in Jun, Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightMar · 36%
WarmestJul · 63°F
WettestNov
Best windowJun–Aug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Russian America's old capital on an island shore, with volcano, rainforest and sea otters.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Aug, the 3 months that line up best.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sitka?

The best time to visit Sitka is June–August, in Sitka, Alaska, United States.

Where is Sitka?

Sitka is in Sitka, Alaska, United States. The nearest major airport is SIT.

What is Sitka known for?

Russian America's old capital on an island shore, with volcano, rainforest and sea otters.