What is the weather like in alaska in august?

August Weather in Alaska. Alaska cruises sail along the Inside Passage, most of which lies within the Tongass National Forest. A coastal rainforest with annual precipitation ranging from 29 inches in Skagway to 160 inches in Ketchikan, the area is extremely humid. read more

But not everyone can visit during that month window, and that's no problem. Alaska weather is not predictable. You can come in August and bask in sunshine or in June and face "horizontal rain" (driving rain plus strong winds). Alaskans have learned not to let weather interfere with their plans—or mood. read more