April · Alaska
Best time to visit Ketchikan in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ketchikan in April
Average temperature 5°C, 173 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 173 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Ketchikan scores 5.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 5°C, 173 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ketchikan stacks totem poles and fishing docks along the Inside Passage, with Misty Fjords floatplane trips nearby.
April in Ketchikan — middling scores, decent value
Expect 5°C (40°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
173 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 7.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Ketchikan — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ketchikan in April?
- In April, Ketchikan averages 5°C, 173 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Ketchikan?
- April earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ketchikan in April?
- Expect about 173 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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