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USA · Ships call at Ketchikan, Alaska
Still warm, very popular
Ketchikan in August offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 66°F and comfortable lows near 53°F. August sees roughly 18 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Still warm, very popular.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Ketchikan, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during August, with the date each one leaves port.
Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Jul 18, 2027
Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure
Princess Cruises
Sails Jul 21, 2027
Alaska & The Inside Passage
Viking Cruises
Sails Jul 23, 2027
Alaska Glaciers, Fjords & Inside Passage
Seabourn Cruises
Sails Jul 23, 2027
Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure
Princess Cruises
Sails Jul 24, 2027
Alaska Round-Trip Seattle: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan & Victoria
NCL Cruises
Sails Jul 25, 2027
Ketchikan is Alaska's southernmost cruise port and often the first stop on an Inside Passage sailing. The town sits on Revillagigedo Island, known for its salmon runs, its totem pole collections, and the surrounding Tongass National Forest. Creek Street, a boardwalk raised on pilings over a salmon stream, runs through the old part of town.
The average high temperature in Ketchikan during August is 66°F, with a low of 53°F.
Ketchikan typically sees 18 days of rain in August. Still warm, very popular.
For a August cruise to Ketchikan, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.