December · Alaska
Best time to visit Seward in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Seward in December
Average temperature -4°C, 290 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
0.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 290 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Seward scores 0.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 290 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Seward sits at the head of Resurrection Bay with harbor cruises into Kenai Fjords and the start of the Iditarod trail.
December in Seward: expect compromises
December averages -4°C (25°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 290 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 5.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 0.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7/10 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 6.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Seward in December?
- In December, Seward averages -4°C, 290 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Seward?
- December earns a 0.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Seward in December?
- Expect about 290 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Seward
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Seward
Seward, Alaska. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.