rfbk50 Posted February 7, 2006 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I am checking prices for a 7 day inside passage cruise to Alaska and find that if I go the last week in June, I can save at least $500 over the same cruise the first week of July. How is the weather the last week in June compared to July. I know in May prices are much less but it rains a lot. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted February 7, 2006 #2 Share Posted February 7, 2006 You have a better chance of more rain in July compared to May. Historically - May and June have better weather (less rain) compared to July and August. Though, it can rain at any time in Alaska, so be prepared. I personally would go with the June dates - though May would be my first choice. Our July 4th cruise a few years ago saw continuous rain. The first week of July is probably more expensive because it is over a holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebackpacker Posted February 7, 2006 #3 Share Posted February 7, 2006 According to the Weather Channel, monthly average rainfall in Anchorage, if it is representative of your proposed cruise, is May = 0.70 inches June = 1.06 inches July = 1.7 inches See http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/climo-monthly-graph.html?locid=USAK0012&from=search May has the least rainfall of the cruise season. The only time with less rainfall are the winter months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted February 7, 2006 #4 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Anchorage, being shielded by the mountains of the Kenai, is very dry compared to the area you'll be cruising - Southeast Alaska. However, it is true that as the summer goes on it gets wetter and wetter, on average. Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebackpacker Posted February 8, 2006 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Right, the same source I quoted for Anchorage gives the folloing average monthly rainfalls for Sitka on the coast in Southeast AK, May = 4.38 inches June = 3.28 inches July = 3.85 inches. The driest month in the year is June. Source, http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/climo-monthly-graph.html?locid=USAK0224&from=search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebackpacker Posted February 8, 2006 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2006 The average monthly rain data for both Anchorage and Sika are given in one bar graph at the following location, http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/climo-compare.html?locid=USAK0012&sfld1=Anchorage,%20AK&sfld2=Sitka,%20AK&clocid1=USAK0012&clocid2= You can also obtain the temperature data for the same locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted February 8, 2006 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Yep- the averages are just that-hindsight 20 20 information. :) Go when it fits your timeframe and wallet best. AND be prepared for a wide range of possible weather, then nothing will bother you. :) Enjoy Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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