Visiting Alaska in June
June in Alaska is beautiful. The days are long and filled with sunshine. It's the season of the Midnight Sun and the Summer Solstice. June also marks the start of the summer travel season in Alaska. Cruise ships, hotels, and tours start to fill up with visitors, and all businesses are open for the season. There is plenty to see and do!
June in Alaska
Is June a good month to visit Alaska?
June is a wonderful time to visit Alaska. The weather is typically sunny and warm with minimal rainfall. It marks the start of summer, so prices for hotels, rental cars, and airfare tend to be higher. However, it's less crowded compared to July.
Weather in Alaska in June
June is typically a beautiful month in Alaska. The sun is high most of the day, and in some parts of northern Alaska, it never sets! This is great for maximizing your time in Alaska since there is plenty of daylight to see and do everything. Just remember to pack your eye mask! There are fewer days of rain in June, and sometimes it can even feel hot.
Average temperatures and daylight for different cities in Alaska in June:
Juneau - 18 hours of daylight & 45 to 65 degrees (average 13 days of rain)
Anchorage - 19 hours of daylight & 45 to 65 degrees (average 4 days of rain)
Fairbanks - 21 hours of daylight & 50 to 75 degrees (average 7 days of rain)
Utqiagvik - 24 hours of daylight & 25 to 40 degrees (average 2 days of rain)
Spencer Glacier and Placer River float trip
*Disclaimer - We are not meteorologists. The weather in Alaska can be highly unpredictable. Although we provide the average weather in June, we always advise preparing for anything from snowstorms to sunny days.
Read more about what to pack for your trip to Alaska.
Does it rain in Alaska in June?
June is one of the least rainy months in Alaska. Anchorage has an average of 4 days of rain during June. On the other hand, Southeast Alaska, including towns like Ketchikan and Juneau, tends to be rainier throughout the year. Juneau, for instance, has an average of 13 days of rain in June.
Benefits of Visiting Alaska in June
June is a great time to visit Alaska. The weather is typically warm and relatively dry, allowing for comfortable travel. With long daylight hours, there is plenty of time to make the most of your visit. June marks the official start of the summer season in Alaska, so hotels are open, activities and tours are operating, and there is increased flight availability.
In June, Denali National Park reopens for the summer, allowing access to the main Visitor Center, hiking trails, and bus tours. Many of the smaller towns, such as Talkeetna, Valdez, and Seward, which are pretty quiet most of the year, are back in full swing for the busy summer.
In June, Alaska's wildlife is vibrant. Many baby animals born in the spring are out and about. Hiking trails are typically open and free of snow, although some may still be muddy.
Hiking in Anchorage in June
Drawbacks of Visiting Alaska in June
In June, visiting Alaska has its benefits, but it also has drawbacks. The main tourist season in Alaska is very short, only three months compared to many other places. This means that there are larger crowds of people at each destination, as many people are trying to visit Alaska at the same time. Additionally, the prices during the summer months are higher than at other times of the year, including airfare, hotels, and rental cars.
The short summer season in Alaska can make it difficult to find rental cars, and it’s best to plan your trip well in advance to secure better prices and have a wider selection of accommodations, rental cars, and activities. For a less crowded and more affordable experience, consider visiting Alaska in May.
Read more about visiting Alaska in May.
Brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls in June
What to Do in Alaska in June
There are tons of things to do in Alaska in June! Here are a few of our recommendations.
Bear viewing in Katmai National Park from Homer
Ride the Alaska Railroad and raft down a glacial river from Girdwood
Take a Kenai Fjords National Park wildlife cruise in Seward
Take a helicopter flight to dogsled on a glacier
Go for a glacier trek on the Matanuska Glacier
Go flightseeing around Denali from Talkeetna
Helicopter flightseeing and glacier dogsledding trip
Contact us if you would like assistance in planning your dream trip to Alaska and booking fun activities!
Wildlife in Alaska in June
Most of the migratory wildlife will arrive in Alaska by June. This is the best month to watch for wildlife babies such as moose calves, seal pups, and bear cubs. Here is some of the wildlife you can see in Alaska in June.
Marine Wildlife - humpback whales, gray whales, walrus, harbor seals with pups, orca whales, and beluga whales
Land Animals - brown bears with cubs, Dall sheep, moose with calves, mountain goats with kids, black bears with cubs, and caribou
Bird Life - puffins, seabirds, migratory songbirds, sandpipers, arctic terns, ducks, and ducklings
Orca whales swimming outside of Seward, Alaska
Visit Alaska in June
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Brown bear fishing along the river in Cooper Landing
