Best time to swim in Anchorage in Alaska Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Anchorage in Alaska? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Anchorage and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Anchorage, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Anchorage: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Anchorage in Alaska? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 37°F (min: 36°F/max: 39°F)
February 36°F (min: 34°F/max: 38°F)
March 36°F (min: 35°F/max: 38°F)
April 38°F (min: 35°F/max: 41°F)
May 43°F (min: 38°F/max: 47°F)
June 48°F (min: 44°F/max: 53°F)
July 53°F (min: 50°F/max: 56°F)
August 53°F (min: 50°F/max: 56°F)
September 52°F (min: 50°F/max: 54°F)
October 48°F (min: 45°F/max: 50°F)
November 43°F (min: 40°F/max: 47°F)
December 40°F (min: 37°F/max: 43°F)

Water temperature variation in Anchorage throughout the year

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