We are leaving for a trip to alaska on Aug 30th and returning Sept 17th. How cold do the days/nights get at that time and what will I have to bring....... all pants or is it still shorts during the day and pants at night???? We are going to be taking an RV all around. Will I need a jacket out on those glaciers??? Boots???? Any one from Alaska ----- Please Help!!!! Tell me all the extras I will need!!!!!!! Thanks so ooooo much!!!! And if you have any "secret" trip destinations to see please let me know also!!!!
2006-06-09 02:54:52 · 3 answers · asked by ironwoodmi 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Depends on where in Alaska you'll be traveling. In Southeast Alaska (Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, etc.), you'll want pants and layers on top - tee-shirt for when it's warmer and you're hiking around, flannel shirt over that, and a raincoat. Take sneakers for walking around and hiking boots if you plan to be more rugged. A hat and sunglasses will be nice to reduce glare when on water or glacier.
2006-06-09 04:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Käriev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a little bit of everything. It will be cooler and layers are the best way to dress. It's always colder in the glacier areas. Just got back from Glacier Bay and College Fiord. It was shorts on the way but once there, it was quite cold. Boots would be a good idea if you'll be hiking, otherwise sneakers should do the trick. Definitely take one jacket and a hat. The sun, when it's out, is very bright!
2006-06-15 06:49:23 · answer #2 · answered by diniandbo812 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sept. is when it starts to get cold. There will be no snow on the ground during your trip here. :-(
The rule of thumb in Alaska is to dress in Layers. A thick jacket is good ! Days is 10-20 degrees warmer then night.
The air here in Alaska is drier then lower 48. It can be 40-50 degrees here and be very comfortable. Raingear is good to bring and sunglasses.
The responder before me gave good advice.
2006-06-12 16:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by StarGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋