When to go · Kaktovik
Kaktovik in July
Mixed month. Outside 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.Mixed month. 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Kaktovik's best window: Sep–Oct.
- OctoberGreatInside Kaktovik's best window: Sep–Oct.
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Weather in July
- KaktovikHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -10 °C (14 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 14 °F (-10 °C), rain on about 0 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Independence Day big impact
4 Jul · United States
Fireworks and parades; parks, beaches and flights busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kaktovik, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Mixed
Sep: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Sep: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Night low
Jul: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Sep: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 0
Sep: 0
Crowds
Jul: High
Sep: Medium
Prices
Jul: High
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 1
Sep: 1
July: Outside the best window (Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.
September: Inside Kaktovik's best window: Sep–Oct.
Kaktovik: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings