Anchorage weather in April
April in Anchorage: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Anchorage · #511 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anchorage climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 5°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 39 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.8 cm / 3.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anchorage in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Anchorage?
- April in Anchorage: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Anchorage on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Anchorage in April?
- In April, Anchorage averages a daily high of 4.7°C and a low of -2.1°C, with about 39.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anchorage in April?
- Anchorage has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in April.
- Does it snow in Anchorage in April?
- Anchorage sees roughly 9.8 cm of snowfall in April.