February · Alaska
Best time to visit Ketchikan in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ketchikan in February
Average temperature 1°C, 251 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
1.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 251 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Ketchikan scores 1.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 251 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.
February in Ketchikan — the hardest end of the year
At 1°C (33°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
251 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.
That is 1.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 7.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Ketchikan — 5.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ketchikan in February?
- In February, Ketchikan averages 1°C, 251 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Ketchikan?
- February earns a 1.9/10 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 February?
- Expect about 251 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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