Most people visit Juneau, Alaska during summer cruise season. However, its winter climate is similar to Seattle, with milder temperatures than other parts of Alaska.

September and October are ther rainiest months. April, May and June are sunniest and June, July and August are warmest. In winter, you can downhill ski, heli-ski, cross-country ski and snowboard.

A tip for independent travelers: almost 900,000 people visited Juneau, Alaska by cruise ship in 2004. To find it less crowded, go between September and May.