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Anchorage in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Anchorage in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Anchorage in April 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Anchorage in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +45°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 snowy days with an average precipitation of 28 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Anchorage

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Anchorage has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Anchorage in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Anchorage for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +41°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +52°F during the day and a minimum of +12°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +48°F.

Is Anchorage warm or cold in April?

Anchorage is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +34°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Anchorage:

Climate in Anchorage in April

Anchorage weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+34°F+45°F+57°F
Min. temperature
-22°F-4°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+52°F+72°F+77°F
Rainfall
12 mm28 mm69 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%74%74%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1008 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
764
Cloudy days
101212
Rainy days
2614
Snowy days
1271

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +34°F to +45°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 12 mm to 28 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in March to 6 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Anchorage in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Anchorage is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Anchorage based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 20%, leading to total precipitation of around 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Anchorage wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 180 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Anchorage based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 20%, for a monthly total of around 27 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Anchorage?

This is the weather in Anchorage in April 2023:
1 April
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+35°F
2 April
☀️
+37°F
3 April
☀️
+37°F
4 April
☁️
+38°F
5 April
🌫️
+38°F
6 April
☁️
+37°F
7 April
☀️
+31°F
8 April
🌨️
+31°F
9 April
🌨️
+28°F
10 April
🌫️
+24°F
11 April
☁️
+31°F
12 April
🌨️
+40°F
13 April
🌨️
+40°F
14 April
🌨️
+37°F
15 April
☁️
+42°F
16 April
☀️
+44°F
17 April
☀️
+48°F
18 April
☀️
+38°F
19 April
☀️
+43°F
20 April
☀️
+45°F
21 April
☀️
+49°F
22 April
☁️
+52°F
23 April
🌨️
+46°F
24 April
☀️
+40°F
25 April
☀️
+40°F
26 April
☁️
+45°F
27 April
☁️
+45°F
28 April
🌧️
+45°F
29 April
☀️
+47°F
30 April
☁️
+48°F
In April 2023 Anchorage had 13 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Anchorage climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Anchorage in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+41°F) and the highest in 2016 (+49°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 360 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 8052 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Anchorage in April:

Is April a good time to visit Anchorage?

It’s always a good time to visit Anchorage, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Anchorage in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Anchorage rainy in April?

Anchorage is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Anchorage in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Anchorage in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Anchorage

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Anchorage, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.