Weather

Sitka Alaska weather  is regarded as mild, with temperatures ranging from 50 to 75 degrees, but with a good volume of rainfall. Warm layered clothing is recommended. Don’t forget a camera and lots of film, sunglasses, sunscreen, as well as a raincoat.

Click on the Weather Underground link below for an up to date forecast for the Sitka area. From this page, access is available to a variety of weather and climate information.

NWS Climate TableLists temperature and precipitation figures by monthly and quarterly periods.

• King Salmon

  Sitka is home port to Alaska's best saltwater King salmon fishing with fish averaging 25-35 lbs, and area record is 90.1 lbs, from Kelp Bay. Trolling, mooching & jigging are the usual methods. Come and experience our great King Salmon fishing...

• Halibut

  Southeast Alaska offers the world's finest halibut fishing, with fish averaging 25-50 lbs, and reaching up to 400 lbs. First class rods and reels are required for these big brutes! Halibut & salmon frequent the same areas, and we often catch a limit of both on the same day! Halibut fishing charter information...

• Sitka Fishing Lodge

  Sitka hotel and lodge accommodation options are available to suit the most discerning traveler. Stay in our Sitka Fishing Lodge, or we will make reservations for you at a local Hotel or Bed & Breakfast. Accommodation is varied but limited, so make your reservations early! Sitka fishing lodge details...