August · Alaska
Best time to visit Valdez in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valdez in August
Average temperature 10°C, 327 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 327 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Valdez scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 327 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valdez sits beneath steep Chugach peaks with waterfall-lined fjords, heli-ski terrain, and Prince William Sound cruises.
August in Valdez — workable with trade-offs
August averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
327 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Flexible dates? June scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valdez in August?
- In August, Valdez averages 10°C, 327 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Valdez?
- August earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valdez in August?
- Expect about 327 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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