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 and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-18 °C / -27 °C, 4 rain days0 °F / −17 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-18 °C / -27 °C, 4 rain days0 °F / −17 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-17 °C / -26 °C, 4 rain days1 °F / −15 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C)). 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)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.-9 °C / -19 °C, 3 rain days16 °F / −2 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C)). 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)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.-3 °C / -7 °C, 4 rain days27 °F / 19 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C).Inside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F).4 °C / -1 °C, 4 rain days39 °F / 30 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C).Inside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F).8 °C / 2 °C, 7 rain days46 °F / 36 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C).Inside Utqiagvik's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F).7 °C / 2 °C, 8 rain days45 °F / 36 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.3 °C / -1 °C, 9 rain days37 °F / 30 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-3 °C / -9 °C, 9 rain days27 °F / 16 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-11 °C / -18 °C, 7 rain days12 °F / 0 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −25 °C and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (polar night, −13 °F and below, wind chill); Sep–Oct storms.-17 °C / -24 °C, 6 rain days1 °F / −11 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday