SeasonMapJuneau weather in April
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April in Juneau: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 18 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Juneau · #1181 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Juneau in April
Other months in Juneau
Juneau's forum is blunt that Southeast Alaska's weather changes hour by hour and no one can guess it days out — rain is possible in port regardless of the season. Regulars' standard packing list: proper rain gear, layers including a fleece, and a t-shirt for the occasional warm afternoon in the 60s°F.
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Juneau climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 10°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 163 mm / 6.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 17.8 cm / 7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Juneau in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyCruise season(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Juneau's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherJuneau's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Juneau in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Alaska Folk Festival
6–12 AprMajor festivalA free week of music at Centennial Hall, volunteer-run since the 1970s, with a set limit of fifteen minutes a band. It is the last thing in the calendar that belongs to the town before the ships arrive. Source ↗
- Season
Cruise season
25 Apr – 30 Sep · usuallyCrowdedShips dock nearly every day from late April to the end of September under a daily passenger cap agreed with the town. Downtown is theirs until late afternoon; the trails and the ferry terminal never are. Source ↗
- Season
Eaglecrest ski season
5 Dec – 5 Apr · usuallyThe city runs its own ski hill on Douglas Island, open when the freezing level drops and usually weekends first. Maritime snow, rain at the base, no queues and nobody off a ship. Source ↗
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Juneau in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Juneau?
- April in Juneau: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 18 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Juneau on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Juneau in April?
- In April, Juneau averages a daily high of 9.6°C and a low of 0.4°C, with about 163.4 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Juneau in April?
- Juneau has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in April.
- Does it snow in Juneau in April?
- Juneau sees roughly 17.8 cm of snowfall in April.