July · Alaska
Best time to visit Ketchikan in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ketchikan in July
Average temperature 15°C, 137 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.2/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 137 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Ketchikan scores 7.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 137 mm of rain, and roughly 16 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.
July in Ketchikan: strong conditions, 2nd of 12
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
137 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 7.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ketchikan in July?
- In July, Ketchikan averages 15°C, 137 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Ketchikan?
- July earns a 7.2/10 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 July?
- Expect about 137 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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