Best time to cruise · No regular sailings
Alaska cruises in November
There are no cruise ships in November, and days on the Inside Passage are short, dark and rainy. The month’s wildlife spectacle is inland: thousands of bald eagles gather along the Chilkat River near Haines to feed on a late salmon run, a sight independent travelers fly in to see. For cruisers, it’s a good time to compare next year’s itineraries.
- No regular sailings
- Avg high 40°F
- 8 hrs daylight
Photo: Pat W. Sanders, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Alaska in November: No regular sailings
There are no cruise ships in November, and days on the Inside Passage are short, dark and rainy. The month’s wildlife spectacle is inland: thousands of bald eagles gather along the Chilkat River near Haines to feed on a late salmon run, a sight independent travelers fly in to see. For cruisers, it’s a good time to compare next year’s itineraries.
Across Alaska cruise ports, November brings average highs around 40°F (5°C) and lows near 33°F, with about 10.6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 8 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- No regular sailings
- Season
- Late April to early October; warmest and busiest June to August.
- Average high / low
- 40°F / 33°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 10.6 in
- Daylight
- About 8 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 7 nights; 10 to 14 days with a Denali land tour
How November compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: No regular sailings
- Apr: Shoulder season
- May: Good time to go
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Shoulder season
- Nov: No regular sailings
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Alaska weather in November
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 362 | 362 | 405 | 468 | 5412 | 6016 | 6519 | 6518 | 5915 | 5010 | 405 | 373 |
| Low °F (°C) | 29-1 | 28-2 | 31-1 | 373 | 457 | 5111 | 5613 | 5613 | 5010 | 426 | 331 | 30-1 |
| Rain in (mm) | 10.4263 | 7.0178 | 6.4163 | 5.9149 | 5.1130 | 4.7120 | 5.2132 | 7.2183 | 9.0230 | 11.0280 | 10.6269 | 10.6270 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
November weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau | 35°F | 28°F | 13.0 in | 8 h |
| Ketchikan | 42°F | 36°F | 12.7 in | 8 h |
| Skagway | 32°F | 22°F | 6.8 in | 8 h |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 39°F | 34°F | 17.9 in | 8 h |
| Sitka | 44°F | 40°F | 10.5 in | 8 h |
| Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) | 39°F | 34°F | 9.1 in | 8 h |
| Hubbard Glacier | 33°F | 24°F | 7.5 in | 7 h |
| Tracy Arm & Endicott Arm | 37°F | 28°F | 12.1 in | 8 h |
| Seattle | 51°F | 41°F | 7.6 in | 9 h |
| Vancouver | 47°F | 40°F | 13.0 in | 9 h |
| Victoria | 49°F | 44°F | 6.6 in | 9 h |
| Seward (Anchorage) | 35°F | 29°F | 10.2 in | 7 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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See every destination for November, with a port weather map →
Alaska in November: FAQs
Is November a good time to cruise Alaska?
Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. There are no cruise ships in November, and days on the Inside Passage are short, dark and rainy. The month’s wildlife spectacle is inland: thousands of bald eagles gather along the Chilkat River near Haines to feed on a late salmon run, a sight independent travelers fly in to see. For cruisers, it’s a good time to compare next year’s itineraries.
What is the weather like on a Alaska cruise in November?
Across Alaska cruise ports, November brings average highs around 40°F (5°C) and lows near 33°F, with about 10.6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 8 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
When is the best time to cruise Alaska?
Late April to early October; warmest and busiest June to August.. The best months are usually June, July, August.
Where else can I cruise in November?
November is also a top month for Mexican Riviera & Baja, Galápagos Islands, Canary Islands & Atlantic Isles, Japan, Australia & New Zealand.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.