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Exploring Whittier

The city of Whittier is known for its restaurants and glaciers. Popular attractions in and around Whittier include:

• Begich Towers
• Prince William Sound Museum
• Whittier Harbor
• Sound Paddler
• Decision Point State Marine Park
• South Esther Island State Marine Park
• Granite Bay State Marine Park

When making plans for your holiday in Whittier, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight to Girdwood, AK (AQY) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Whittier?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Whittier, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Whittier are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and March. The months with the most rain are September and August, whereas June and July have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is -1°C and at night it is -10°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 1222 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 12°C during the day and -5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 909 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 4°C. Average precipitation for this season is 1444 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 4°C and -9°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 1536 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Whittier is 5111 mm.