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August is a good time to visit Fairbanks. The weather is usually moderately chilly, humid but cool, with temperatures ranging from 47—65°F (8—18°C). There are plenty of events to check out and activities to try in Fairbanks during this time. Some of our top recommendations: go on a wildlife viewing tour in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, take a scenic drive along the Dalton Highway, go on a fishing excursion on the Chena River, and more!
Fairbanks has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your August trip to Fairbanks. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to August. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.
We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Fairbanks in August. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout August, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.
Visiting Fairbanks? See our Fairbanks Trip Planner.The average temperature in Fairbanks in August for a typical day ranges from a high of 65°F (18°C) to a low of 47°F (8°C). Some would describe it as moderately chilly, humid but cool.
For comparison, the hottest month in Fairbanks, July, has days with highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows of 52°F (11°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 3°F (-16°C) and lows of -8°F (-22°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Fairbanks in August based on historical data.
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It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in Fairbanks for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.
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