When to go · Kaktovik
Kaktovik, month by month
The best months for Kaktovik: Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme cold, limited daylight).-20 °C (−4 °F) / -35 °C (−31 °F), 0 rain days−4 °F (-20 °C) / −31 °F (-35 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme cold, limited daylight).-18 °C (0 °F) / -33 °C (−27 °F), 0 rain days0 °F (-18 °C) / −27 °F (-33 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.-15 °C (5 °F) / -30 °C (−22 °F), 0 rain days5 °F (-15 °C) / −22 °F (-30 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.-10 °C (14 °F) / -25 °C (−13 °F), 0 rain days14 °F (-10 °C) / −13 °F (-25 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.-5 °C (23 °F) / -20 °C (−4 °F), 0 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / −4 °F (-20 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.0 °C (32 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 0 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.5 °C (41 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 0 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.5 °C (41 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 0 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Kaktovik's best window: Sep–Oct.0 °C (32 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 0 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Kaktovik's best window: Sep–Oct.-5 °C (23 °F) / -20 °C (−4 °F), 0 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / −4 °F (-20 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.-15 °C (5 °F) / -30 °C (−22 °F), 0 rain days5 °F (-15 °C) / −22 °F (-30 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme cold, limited daylight).-20 °C (−4 °F) / -35 °C (−31 °F), 0 rain days−4 °F (-20 °C) / −31 °F (-35 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kaktovik, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Oct: Great
Daytime high
Sep: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Oct: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Night low
Sep: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Oct: -20 °C (−4 °F)−4 °F (-20 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 0
Oct: 0
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Oct: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Oct: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 1
Oct: 0
September: Inside Kaktovik's best window: Sep–Oct.
October: Inside Kaktovik's best window: Sep–Oct.
Kaktovik: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.