Seasonal Charm: Discovering Fairbanks’ Weather Wonders on Your Vacation

Boasting of endless days of sunlight in the summer the Land of the Midnight Sun is a place of extremes. If you choose to holiday in Alaska, Fairbanks serves as an ideal gateway to Northern Alaska and further into the Arctic region.

The weather plays a key part in any Alaskan vacation and it applies to Fairbanks as well During winters, intrepid travelers come to Fairbanks in their quest to view the Northern Lights while braving the frigid temperatures to get a glimpse of this spectacular nature light show, while summer guarantees fun and excitement.

Apart from the Northern Lights, Fairbanks is also known for its weather wonders, the midnight sun and sunrises and sunsets that seem to last forever.

So whether you come by road from Anchorage to Fairbanks or board a cruise in Seattle for Alaska, you are bound to experience some of these diverse weather-changing patterns.

Summer (June-August)

Summers in Fairbanks are full of sunshine offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities ideal for those who are looking to explore. However, this is the peak season so expect high prices and large crowds.

You can expect temperatures in the 60s and the 70s, though the weather can become unpredictable with cold and overcast rainy spells.Still, summer in Fairbanks offers an awesome experience,a world apart from life during the winter months.

Fall (September-November)

This is a beautiful time to come to Fairbanks, despite the drop in temperature and shorter days, because the changing color of the leaves makes for a stunning landscape of reds, yellows, oranges, and browns. The ideal time for long walks and scenic road trips.

You can even see a glimpse of the Northern Lights, even though the weather is not all that cold. Fewer tourists mean a drop in accommodation rates, but several business establishments will close down for the winter.

Winter (December – March)

This is the ideal time to view the Northern Lights in all their grandeur, even though the winter months are cold, dark, and bleak. Accommodation will be at its cheapest at this time of the year, but businesses that choose to operate will be open only for a limited time each day.

March is considered to be the shoulder season and is another good month to visit as the days start to get longer and the weather is not very cold, and if you are lucky, you can still see the Northern Lights.

Spring (April and May)

Low temperatures and snow can crop up in spring as well, but with the increase in daylight hours, things are more or less near normal. As the daylight hours tend to grow, one can even plan to participate in some outdoor activities.

As Fairbanks wakes up from its winter slumber and the snow begins to thaw, wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy viewing the amazing fauna that inhabits the Alaskan Tundra, not to forget the large number of migratory birds that breed here during this period.