December · Alaska
Best time to visit Ketchikan in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ketchikan in December
Average temperature 1°C, 333 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 333 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Ketchikan scores 1.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 333 mm of rain, and roughly 0 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.
December in Ketchikan — off-season conditions
December averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 333 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ketchikan in December?
- In December, Ketchikan averages 1°C, 333 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ketchikan?
- December earns a 1.4/10 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 December?
- Expect about 333 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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