Best Time to Visit Juneau, Alaska, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Juneau.
Juneau does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 12.1°C / 53.8°F) and driest (April, 93 mm / 3.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -5°C / 23°F in January to 12.1°C / 53.8°F in July, with rainfall from 93 mm / 3.7 in (April) to 276 mm / 10.9 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Juneau, Alaska, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Juneau's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 10.5°C50.9°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| July | 12.1°C53.8°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| May | 6.6°C43.9°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
No month at Juneau matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Juneau?
Juneau doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~93 mm / 3.7 in) and July (warmest, 12.1°C / 53.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Juneau?
The rainy season at Juneau, Alaska runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 161 mm / 6.3 in. The wettest single month is October (276 mm / 10.9 in).
What is the driest month in Juneau?
The driest month in Juneau is April, averaging about 93 mm / 3.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 2.3°C / 36.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Juneau?
The least comfortable months for travel to Juneau — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 276 mm / 10.9 in in October, and the coldest month averages -5°C / 23°F.
Is Juneau climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Juneau figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Juneau specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.