December · Alaska
Best time to visit Sitka in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sitka in December
Average temperature 4°C, 268 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 268 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Sitka scores 1.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 268 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sitka blends Russian-era cathedral domes with rainforest islands and whale-rich waters on the outer coast.
December in Sitka: expect compromises
December averages 4°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
268 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 1.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sitka in December?
- In December, Sitka averages 4°C, 268 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 Sitka?
- 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 Sitka in December?
- Expect about 268 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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