When to go · Utqiagvik
Utqiagvik, month by month
The best months for Utqiagvik: Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C (−13 °F) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F (−25 °C) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-18 °C (0 °F) / -27 °C (−17 °F), 4 rain days0 °F (-18 °C) / −17 °F (-27 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C (−13 °F) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F (−25 °C) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-18 °C (0 °F) / -27 °C (−17 °F), 4 rain days0 °F (-18 °C) / −17 °F (-27 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C (−13 °F) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F (−25 °C) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-17 °C (1 °F) / -26 °C (−15 °F), 4 rain days1 °F (-17 °C) / −15 °F (-26 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C (39–46 °F))). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F (4–8 °C))). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.-9 °C (16 °F) / -19 °C (−2 °F), 3 rain days16 °F (-9 °C) / −2 °F (-19 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C (39–46 °F))). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F (4–8 °C))). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.-3 °C (27 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 4 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C (39–46 °F)).Inside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F (4–8 °C)).4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 4 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C (39–46 °F)).Inside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F (4–8 °C)).8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C (39–46 °F)).Inside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F (4–8 °C)).7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C (−13 °F) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F (−25 °C) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C (−13 °F) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F (−25 °C) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-3 °C (27 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 9 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C (−13 °F) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F (−25 °C) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-11 °C (12 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 7 rain days12 °F (-11 °C) / 0 °F (-18 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C (−13 °F) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F (−25 °C) and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-17 °C (1 °F) / -24 °C (−11 °F), 6 rain days1 °F (-17 °C) / −11 °F (-24 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Utqiagvik, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jul: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Night low
Jun: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jul: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 4 (better)
Jul: 7
Crowds
Jun: High
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: High
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jul: 1
June: Inside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C).
July: Inside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C).
Utqiagvik: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.