If you imagine Alaska, you’re likely to think of a frozen, snow-covered tundra filled with igloos, Polar bears, and dogs snowshoeing. But if that’s what you envision, Alaska definitely will surprise you, especially during the summer months.
The temperatures are rising as wildflowers blossom, as well as bears in brown and black come out of hibernation. The summer months are full of excitement in Alaska! That is likely the time you decide to travel there.
The summer season In Alaska can be the most well-known season – especially during July and August when kids aren’t in school. The time frame could be extended to mid-September!
Longer daylight hours give plenty of time for things, going on excursions, or all around explore Alaska.
Daylight
If you go to Alaska during the summer months, especially on or around June 21 and 22nd, you’ll be blessed with an amazing amount of daylight. In Anchorage, you’ll enjoy approximately 19 hours of sunlight. In Fairbanks, you’ll get to soak up 22 hours of sunshine! In certain areas of Alaska, there is no sun going down for more than three months!
This means that you are able to do things later in the evening, and the activities are open until the night, thus maximizing your time off. Of course, you’ll require some sleep into your schedule. Therefore it’s excellent to pick an accommodation with black curtains!
Temperatures
You’ll be amazed at how hot Alaska can be in summertime, too. In the south, you can expect temperatures ranging from 60degF-80degF. This is right in Alaska! The interior is a lot hotter than that. There are times when temperatures can reach 100 degrees! The nights are cooler, and those in the north are typically colder.
Accessibility
Other regions in the northern hemisphere, particularly those within areas of the Arctic Circle, are closed up to May, making summer the sole window of opportunity to visit these regions. The desirable hiking is in the mountains during summer and during the few months that are scheduled to end. Check out my most-loved Alaskan hike in The Harding Icefield Hike!
Alaska in the summer can be an unforgettable adventure, and group tours Alaska offer expert guidance and an organized itinerary. Spanning from mid-June to mid-September, group tours Alaska offer you the perfect chance to discover its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife and vibrant culture – from visiting Denali National Park and Glacier Bay cruises, to attending unique local festivals – while making the most of each extended daylight hour with extended daylight hours and group travel companionship.
Because summer is the time when Alaska’s roads are most clear, it’s when it is an excellent time to drive around Anchorage. There are a lot of beautiful coastal towns worth visiting, including Seward, Homer, and Valdez.
It’s also the desirable time to take boat trips to glaciers and even fish because they typically are closed in September.
If it’s within your budget then a helicopter excursion or floatplane tour is a great method to get a better view of Alaska.
Wildlife Viewing
The summer months are generally the best time to observe Alaskan wildlife.
If you are aware of where to look or take a tour, you can check out bears and moose along with a variety of birds, including Bald eagles.
It’s an excellent season to observe bears sleeping in winter! If you’re lucky satisfying, you could even see them eating salmon. The salmon are in the summer months when they flow, attracting bears and allowing for spectacular wildlife watching. (Some salmon runs begin in the middle of May, but most are between June and August.)
