What should I wear when going to Alaska? Best time to travel to Alaska

I have heard of this place Alaska many times, but if you are planning to travel, you need to prepare a strategy. The weather in Alaska is really a mystery. You must understand it before going. Now let’s go and take a look. What to wear

Basic principles:

-As there are four seasons in Alaska, you should wear multiple layers of clothes and put them on and off at any time---no sweating in the heat, and no freezing cold

-Even if you go to Alaska in the summer, you should prepare winter clothes...

Temperature reference:

Take Anchorage as an example, average temperature-sunshine list:< /p>

January: -7 degrees Celsius, 8 hours and 16 minutes

February: -3 degrees Celsius, 10 hours and 34 minutes

March: 1 degrees Celsius, 13 hours 10 minutes

April: 6 degrees Celsius, 16 hours and 20 minutes

May: 12 degrees Celsius, 19 hours and 55 minutes

June: 17 degrees Celsius, 22 Hours

July: 18 degrees Celsius, 21 hours and 36 minutes

August: 18 degrees Celsius, 17 hours and 41 minutes

September: 13 degrees Celsius, 14 hours 25 minutes

October: -6 degrees Celsius, 11 hours and 34 minutes

November: -1 degrees Celsius, 9 hours and 1 minute

December: -5 Degrees Celsius, 7 hours and 35 minutes

Requirements for clothing, shoes and hats:

*Wear multiple layers of clothing - this will allow you to put on and take off your clothes at any time according to sudden changes in temperature

Close-fitting layer:

The requirements for close-fitting clothing are: light, warm, breathable, sweat-wicking, and best odor-proof

The most famous is the Patagonia Capilene series, which is expensive

Middle layer:

There is no requirement for this, just a fleece jacket

Outer layer:

Windproof or rainproof is enough, such as a jacket< /p>

Hat and gloves:

They are also needed in summer because there are glaciers.

Feet:

*If you are not hiking, ordinary sports shoes will do;

*If you are hiking, a pair of medium-high top hiking shoes is most suitable ( Ordinary sports shoes do not have enough protection and support for ankles and ankles, and it is easy to sprain your feet on sloping roads)

*Hiking socks are optional, and their breathability and sweat-wicking function are definitely better than ordinary cotton socks

Equipment that is easily overlooked:

*Telescopes - very necessary, otherwise you can't see the cute otters or the deer eating grass, you can only see the small black dots in the distance. Praise...

There are many kinds of telescopes. Of course, the more expensive the better, but when choosing, you should pay attention to two points:

1) Try to choose binoculars. Binoculars are for Appreciate the design, the monocular...is for shooting, haha~

2) The magnification cannot be too high. Although the high magnification is clear, we will be on a boat/car, that is, in a shaking environment. When looking at animals, it is impossible to locate animals beyond 10X magnification

I think these Nikon 8-magnification binoculars are good, costing $66, please consider:

*Sunscreen and sunglasses-- -The damage of ultraviolet rays to the skin may only become apparent after 20 years, when you will be older than others...

*Swimsuit--if you plan to soak in a hot spring;

< p>*Backup battery---The performance of lithium batteries will decrease as the temperature decreases

*Thin sheets/thermos cups/flashlights, etc.---You can bring anything that makes you comfortable when you run out to see the aurora in the middle of the night.

Other reminders:

*The roads in Alaska are dirty, bumpy, snowy and icy... In short, shoes are very expensive, so please consider carefully how expensive shoes you buy, and Do you want to wear a new pair of shoes~

*Jeans are not suitable for wearing here. First of all, they are not suitable for activities. Secondly, after being wet by rain/snow, they will become cold and heavy, causing body temperature to be lost quickly~

About mosquitoes:

The second week of June to the end of July is the mosquito season in Alaska, so:

*Do not use scented soaps/shampoos

*Wear khaki-colored clothes instead of dark-colored clothes, especially blue.

*Wear long clothes and trousers to stay safe

*Use anti-mosquito spray - the following one is recommended:

It is odorless and can last for 6 months when sprayed on clothes Week, does not contain DEET ingredients (DEET is a traditional mosquito repellent ingredient, which is dangerous to clothing and human body). Best time

First of all, please understand that the weather in Alaska is very changeable!

The highest temperature record is 38 degrees, and the lowest record is -62 degrees! You may encounter a perfect vacation, or you may encounter a week of continuous freezing rain!

The best travel season in Alaska depends on your purpose:

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1) If your purpose is to see the aurora:

Aurora season is from the end of August to mid-April. If you stay for 3 days in a row during this period, you have an 80% chance of seeing it

2) If your purpose is to visit the representative Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks:

Then June, July, and August are the best months

< p>Among them:

-The facilities and roads in Denali National Park will not be fully opened to traffic until June 8 and will remain open until mid-September

-Kenai Fjords It is open all year round, but the temperature in June/July/August is the most suitable for visiting

-Katmai National Park, only operates from June 1 to September 17

Here comes the conclusion:

If you are looking for comfort and want to experience Alaska in summer, then July is the best month, with long sunshine hours (only about 4 hours of darkness per day), stable weather, and many animals< /p>

If you want to see the aurora and experience the Alaskan scenery, the best time window is August 20th to September 15th, but be aware that the weather in September is unstable and may be rainy

Finally, for students who are not flexible during holidays, it is theoretically suitable to visit between June 15th and September 15th (other time periods are cold, most facilities are closed, and some roads are closed)< /p>

The following is a detailed description of the characteristics of each month:

Alaska’s tourist season: end of May to mid-September

Before May 15, most facilities are still closed. , the roads are also closed and will gradually open later

After June 8, all roads will be opened to traffic, all facilities will be opened, and flowers will begin to bloom. However, there are also shortcomings, such as muddy roads in some areas, and animals not entering the final It’s the active period, but all the mosquitoes are out!

July is the best time for the weather, it is the real summer, there are about 20 hours of sunshine every day, animals are running all over the ground, and the disadvantage is that there are many people... .Alaska is ushering in the peak of tourism, and hotels will quote the highest price acceptable to the market

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The number of tourists and hotel room rates began to decline in August, but the rainfall Beginning to increase

The weather in September is very unstable. It may be sunny for three days and rainy for three days. It all depends on your personality! But if you are lucky, you can see both the Aurora and Alaska. Beautiful autumn colors

After September 15th, most facilities will be closed again

Winter in Alaska: December to March

Students who are not afraid of the cold are welcome Come and experience the winter in Alaska

You can see the aurora, ski, experience dog sledding, snowmobile and other projects

The best month is March because of the sunshine time in March There are 10-13 hours, and the average maximum temperature also rises above 0 degrees

The worst months: October, November, April:

Starting in October, Alaska There is never-ending freezing rain in some areas, and snowfall begins in some areas

Starting in November, the sunshine time is greatly shortened to only about 5 hours, which is not suitable for outdoor sports such as skiing

The sunshine in April is long and the temperature is rising, but the problem is that the snow is beginning to melt, the roads are muddy, the roads are still closed, and most facilities are also closed