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Alaska
United States

Alaska

Wilderness, glaciers, wildlife, and northern lights

Best time: May-Sep · Typical stay: 2–4 days

Monthly overview

Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.

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Seasons

May-Sep

8-20°C

Peak season, midnight sun, all roads open, extremely expensive cruises

Crowds: very-highPrice: very-high

Oct-Apr

-20-4°C

Extremely cold, dark winters, aurora borealis peak, many things closed, cheaper

Crowds: very-lowPrice: moderate

Top experiences

  • Denali National ParkNorth America's highest peak
  • Glacier Bay CruiseTidewater glaciers and wildlife
  • Inside Passage CruiseWeek-long Alaska cruise
  • Mendenhall GlacierAccessible glacier near Juneau
  • Northern Lights ViewingAurora borealis (winter)

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