December · Alaska
Best time to visit Kodiak in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kodiak in December
Average temperature 1°C, 152 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 152 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Kodiak scores 1.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 152 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kodiak Island pairs brown-bear country with rugged coastlines, fishing fleets, and Aleutian weather drama.
December in Kodiak — off-season conditions
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
152 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 6.2 hours of daylight.
That is 1.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 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 Kodiak — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kodiak in December?
- In December, Kodiak averages 1°C, 152 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kodiak?
- December 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 Kodiak in December?
- Expect about 152 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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