Best to have a good waterproof jacket and prepare to dress in layers if you want to stay outside in the elements. oh, I just read that again and it sounded like I am a stalker!!! When we went in early August, the weather was perfect, but when we did excursions and were in the shadows, it was pretty cool (never t shirts for us although temps in the low 70s so maybe for some). Thank you so much for the links! You can also buy silk long johns that will add a little warmth without bulk. I am prepared to rewear most things, especially jeans & slacks in the evenings. For example, Ketchikan gets over 150 inches a year. The Cruise Critic Forums App is Available for Apple and Android. Feb Put it all together, and we peg June 15 - July 15 as the best time to visit Alaska. Get the monthly weather forecast for Anchorage, AK, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Started March 30, Copyright 1995—2020 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I know how hard it is. The rest of the time was amazing but probably not usual. I am also packing a fleece jacket, a warm vest (quilted fleece), a pullover sweatshirt and a waterproof jacket I just ordered today with a zip-out lining. Jan Because you will be visiting Glacier Bay, you have to dress warmly to stay outside. Also a pair or two of shorts, t shirts etc. The July weather guide for Alaska shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Sep July 08, 2019. July offers the highest temperatures, exceeding 70°F, in Alaska’s Interior and Southern parts during the day and not dropping below 50°F during the night.Even in the Arctic region temperatures climb to 45°F during the day and the temperature does not drop below 30°F thanks to the midnight sun. Alaska weather in July 2021. Author: Dan Joling, Associated Press. Satellites. By We are going on an Alaska cruise this July and I will definitely pack light and layer (a few thermasilk thin jackets, that I will layer over a T shirt, with a few long silk thermasilk tops on those cold chilly days to wear under the thermasilk jacket (fleece ones). Great News! Similar to VAtravelers100, we bought pants that convert to shorts (not capris). Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share by email Print. http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Anorak-plus-size-jacket-by-Weather-Solutions.aspx?PfId=17086&DeptId=11577&ProductTypeId=1#CustomersReviews. You pretty much have to prepare for the worst. With my luck, I'll bring lots of cold weather gear and we'll have sun and nice temps... wait a minute, we're going in September... nah! So, you have to pack mostly clothes for cool weather and maybe 2 pairs of shorts too. While not the norm, my July cruise was very cold and wet. July 2019 was the hottest month on record in Alaska, and also tied or set new records in three New England cities. News & Features . Layers and water proof jacket, weather in Alaska is unpredictable, be prepared for warm, cold & wet. There we pictures posted from Glacier Bay the week before we went and everyone on deck had on coats and looked pretty cold. Comfortable & they come in four or five different colors. If you can't find silk long johns where you live, go to the Land's End website (landsend.com) and put "silk underwear" in the search box. Browse the sunrise & sunset times for Alaska in July 2021. I don't have a general need to have long john's, so one thing I've done is to bring a pair of black tights (my favorite is a footless style). No it's actually mid May- June that is the dryest, not July. You will find both men and women's, tops and bottoms. I don't suppose you know someone well enough in your Roll Call that you can have it shipped to? And call the hotel so they can note that it will be arriving. Also take into account what you are doing both on and off the ship. Special Weather Statement in effect until 6:00 PM AKST. I found a great website for travel to Alaska. There are usually 12 days with some rain in Anchorage, Alaska in July and the average monthly rainfall is 55mm.