What is the temperature on an Alaska cruise? Is it quite cold, given the glaciers and icebergs?
Actually, the temperature along Alaskas coastline averages around 60 degrees Fahrenheit all summer long, so while it isnt exactly hot, it is very pleasant, especially on sunny days. Of course, the region is very wet, with the Inside Passage considered a temperate rainforest and receiving over 180 inches of rain in some spots. (The exact amount of rainfall varies greatly from port to port.) Inland, it can get quite a bit warmer, up to 80 degrees or more in Fairbanks (yes, thats right, even though it is much further north., Fairbanks is warmer than the coast in the summer, due to the moderating effects of the chilly waters). So if you are planning an inland tour before or after your cruise, you might want to throw in a pair of shorts (and some bug spray!
Actually, the temperature along Alaskas coastline averages around 60 degrees Fahrenheit all summer long, so while it isnt exactly hot, it is very pleasant, especially on sunny days. Of course, the region is very wet, with the Inside Passage considered a temperate rainforest and receiving over 180 inches of rain in some spots. (The exact amount of rainfall varies greatly from port to port.) Inland, it can get quite a bit warmer, up to 80 degrees or more in Fairbanks (yes, thats right, even though it is much further north., Fairbanks is warmer than the coast in the summer, due to the moderating effects of the chilly waters).
