When to go · Fairbanks, United States
Best Time to Visit Fairbanks
The sweet spot for Fairbanks is June, July and May. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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June, July, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
September, August, January
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, October
Hottest is July (23°C)
Fairbanks weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -13°C / 9°F | -19°C / -2°F | 15mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Feb | -13°C / 9°F | -21°C / -6°F | 32mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Mar | -5°C / 23°F | -15°C / 5°F | 15mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Apr | 3°C / 37°F | -9°C / 16°F | 22mm | cold, mostly dry |
| MayBEST | 14°C / 57°F | 3°C / 37°F | 31mm | cool, mostly dry |
| JunBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 38mm | mild, mostly dry |
| JulBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 50mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Aug | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 92mm | mild, some rain |
| Sep | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 37°F | 42mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Oct | 2°C / 36°F | -4°C / 25°F | 36mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Nov | -9°C / 16°F | -14°C / 7°F | 17mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Dec | -14°C / 7°F | -21°C / -6°F | 59mm | cold, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Fairbanks plans around the seasons for you.