Juneau USA
Country: USA · Region: Alaska · Currency: US Dollar
Juneau is Alaska's capital, accessible only by air or sea due to surrounding mountains, and a major cruise port receiving thousands of daily visitors May-September. The compact downtown is walkable with nearby attractions including glaciers, museums, and outdoor activities.
Top sights
Mendenhall Glacier, Mount Roberts Tramway, Alaska State Museum, Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Gold Belt Tram
Things to do
- Mendenhall Glacier
- A massive 1.5-mile-wide glacier calving into its own lake about 13 miles north of downtown with visitor center and accessible trails.
- Mount Roberts Tramway (Gold Belt Tram)
- A tram from downtown Juneau ascending Mount Roberts with scenic hiking trails and views of the channel and city.
- Alaska State Museum
- Exhibits covering Alaska's history, native cultures, wildlife, industry, and art, approximately a 10-minute walk from the cruise terminal.
- Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
- Tiny ornate octagonal structure built by the Tlingits in 1893, Southeast Alaska's oldest continuously operating church.
Where to eat
- Alaskan Brewing Company
- Brewery headquarters in Lemon Creek offering tastings and tours of Alaskan craft beer.
Bars and nightlife
- Red Dog Saloon
- Saloon near the Mt. Roberts Tram where taxi drivers offering tours can often be found.
Forecast for Juneau
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Weather in Juneau by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F | 26°F | 12.8 in | 21 |
| February | 32°F | 24°F | 8.4 in | 17 |
| March | 37°F | 28°F | 7.4 in | 17 |
| April | 44°F | 34°F | 7.6 in | 18 |
| May | 55°F | 41°F | 7.3 in | 16 |
| June | 62°F | 50°F | 6.7 in | 18 |
| July | 65°F | 54°F | 9.9 in | 19 |
| August | 64°F | 54°F | 13.7 in | 20 |
| September | 58°F | 48°F | 15.3 in | 21 |
| October | 47°F | 39°F | 15.2 in | 22 |
| November | 37°F | 30°F | 11.8 in | 21 |
| December | 32°F | 25°F | 12.6 in | 21 |
Getting around
Downtown Juneau is compact and walkable; Capital Transit buses serve the area for $2, and shuttle services run regularly from cruise docks to Mendenhall Glacier ($20-30 round trip).
What to eat
The Alaskan Brewing Company offers brewery tours with tastings in Lemon Creek, accessible by bus from downtown.
Tips
Plan your day using the cruise ship schedule; many activities are a 15-minute journey away in the valley, so prioritize based on your ship's hours in port.
Best for
Glacier viewing, hiking, wildlife
More ports in Alaska
Glacier Bay · Hubbard Glacier · Icy Strait Point · Ketchikan · Seward · Sitka · Skagway · Victoria · Whittier