Q: We are departing on July 19th. Will we need winter coats or just dress in layers?
A: We were there last week and the temps were on the warmer side. Juneau was mid-80s, Skagway mid-70s, and Victoria and Ketchikan were in the 60s and we had no rain at all. The coldest weather was in Glacier Bay or at sea when strong winds gusted. Given the wide range of temps I would recommend layers. If you need a heavier jacket and don't pack one, you can buy them in the Alaskan ports for about $20.
A: It will all depend on your tolerance of cold. I being from Northern Ontario can take the weather. I would pack layers as it can be just a beautiful and nice and warm in Alaska and it can in most of north america. I would however pack good sweaters and warm pants and the evenings tend to get chilly.
A: Dress in layers, and take a medium-to-light jacket. No winter coats will be needed. You might want to take some light raingear.
A: I'd recommend taking a hooded sweatshirt or a fleece jacket. You will want to layer depending on how much time you spend on the deck. On the day we spent cruising Glacier Bay, I was thankful for the winter hat, gloves, and scarf I packed. Also, if you are taking outdoor excursions such as whale watching, etc. you will encounter some cold winds on the outside deck.
A: You probably won't run into any really COLD weather, but you may very likely see a bit of rain. Take some light-weight raingear.
A: Be prepared for all kinds of weather. You go to Alaska for the jewelry and the sites not necessarily the weather. I don't know your tolerance for cold weather but a nice jacket will be handy in the ports, it could be raining, overcast, or nice and sunny you just never know.
My wife and I are normally just fine with t-shirts maybe a sweatshirt or long sleeves on the ship.
A: When we cruise to Alaska in mid-July we are fine with sweatshirts and thin ski or athletic jackets....Nothing too heavy. Temperature should be 50's - 60's. You are going to have a fantastic time.
A: Yes (pack a coat). Think layers. It may be warm, it may rain. It's breezy on deck.
A: Going on our second Alaskan cruise tomorrow - weather is supposed to be in the 60's....cloudy and rainy most days. BUT - We went on an Alaskan cruise about the same time you are going a few years ago and except for one rainy day in Ketchikan and a cool day into glacier bay, all others were sunny and in the high 60's to low - mid 70's. Although it was said by some of the guides in Skagway that the sunny day we had there was pretty rare. It does cool down at night. Be prepared for rain, rather than cold weather. The pools were open and were used by many people.
A: Light gloves, maybe, to wear if you are out on deck in the rain.. Take a light jacket. Take light raingear. You probably WILL get a little wet. You don't need to take arctic wear, but take stuff you can wear in light layers -- and something to keep you dry. Don't take an umbrella -- the wind will play havoc with it. A poncho is good. Maybe raingear with a zip-out liner.
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