When to visit Juneau without the crowds
Juneau (Alaska, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, February, March, April, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May & Sep
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
Up to five cruise ships dock in one day: check the port calendar and hit Mendenhall Glacier early.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 2 °C (35 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 1 °C (34 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 4 °C (40 °F) | |
| April | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 8 °C (46 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 13 °C (55 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 17 °C (63 °F) | Cruise season (May–Sep), Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 19 °C (66 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 19 °C (66 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 15 °C (60 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 9 °C (49 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 4 °C (39 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 1 °C (34 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Outside cruise season (May–Sep) many tours close.
What to see, and when
- Humpback whales (May–Sep).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Juneau without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March and April (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 8 °C (46 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Juneau most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Juneau?
Average highs range from 1 °C (34 °F) in December to 19 °C (66 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Juneau?
Outside cruise season (May–Sep) many tours close.
What is there to see in Juneau by season?
Humpback whales (May–Sep).
What festivals are there in Juneau?
The main ones: Cruise season (May–Sep) (June).
More places in Alaska
- Denali calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in June, July and August
- Seward & Kenai Fjords calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in June, July and August