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Anchorage in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Anchorage in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Anchorage in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 180 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
180 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Anchorage has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Anchorage in September

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

The temperature in September is +54°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 47% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +50°F.

Is Anchorage warm or cold in September?

Anchorage is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Climate in Anchorage in September

Anchorage weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+64°F+57°F+43°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+25°F-2°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+72°F+66°F
Rainfall
135 mm180 mm143 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%79%80%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1006 HPa1003 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
768
Rainy days
212113
Snowy days
007

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 135 mm to 180 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

Next month (October) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Anchorage is gradually decreasing during September, going from 11 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Anchorage based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 63%, leading to total precipitation of around 139 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September is one of the rainiest months in Anchorage, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

How was the weather last September in Anchorage?

This is the weather in Anchorage in September 2023:
1 September
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+66°F
2 September
☁️
+62°F
3 September
🌧️
+61°F
4 September
🌧️
+59°F
5 September
☀️
+60°F
6 September
🌧️
+58°F
7 September
🌧️
+58°F
8 September
🌧️
+52°F
9 September
🌧️
+54°F
10 September
☁️
+58°F
11 September
🌧️
+53°F
12 September
☁️
+55°F
13 September
🌧️
+54°F
14 September
🌧️
+53°F
15 September
🌧️
+51°F
16 September
🌧️
+53°F
17 September
🌧️
+52°F
18 September
☁️
+52°F
19 September
☀️
+53°F
20 September
🌧️
+52°F
21 September
🌧️
+50°F
22 September
🌧️
+51°F
23 September
☁️
+52°F
24 September
☁️
+52°F
25 September
☀️
+54°F
26 September
☀️
+52°F
27 September
☀️
+51°F
28 September
☀️
+51°F
29 September
☀️
+50°F
30 September
☀️
+51°F
In September 2023 Anchorage had 8 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Anchorage?

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

Can you sunbathe in Anchorage in September?

September has mild temperatures in Anchorage. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Anchorage rainy in September?

Anchorage is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Anchorage in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Anchorage in September, 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.