Kenai Peninsula FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Kenai Peninsula.

When is the best time to visit Kenai Peninsula?

The best time to visit Kenai is between mid-May and mid-September with the warmest weather and longest days. Temperatures range 10-16°C and July is usually the warmest month. May to September is also the best time for watching wildlife including bears and whales. Winters (November-March) are are long, dark and cold, ranging from zero down to -5°C, but not as cold as other areas in the sub-Arctic. Spring (April-May) ranges from cold to mild with regular rain, while Autumn (September-October) is the wettest period with temperatures dropping from 10°C towards zero. Mid-August to mid-September is the best time to enjoy the Fall colours, while August to April is the best time to see the Northern Lights with the clearest visibility in the winter months.

What is the time difference between the UK and Kenai Peninsula?

Kenai is in Alaska Standard time (GMT – 9) and observes Alaska Daylight Time (GMT – 8) March to November.

What places combine well with Kenai Peninsula?

Kenai combines well with other destinations on Alaska’s southern coast. Whittier and Prince William Sound are two hours’ drive east of Seward, and Anchorage is 2.5 hours north-east. Seward is where the Alaska Railroad begins, heading north to Anchorage and Fairbanks.

What are the main cultural events in Kenai Peninsula?

May – Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival (Homer)
September – Seward Music and Arts Festival
September – Alaska World Arts Festival (Homer)