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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Yukon for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-34 °C to 22 °C
0.39 – 1.85 in (2 – 8 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between -5.1 °C (Dawson) and -1.2 °C (Whitehorse)
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Best Time to Visit Yukon: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. –14 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. –8 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. –2 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 6 °C | MayMay Good time to traveltime mostly PerfectPerf. climate in Yukon | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Yukon |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Yukon | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Yukon | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime quite good until Mid-September | OctoberOct MaximumMax. 4 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. –6 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. –12 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Yukon) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Whitehorse | June, July, and August |
| Dawson | June, July, and August |
Climate Charts Yukon
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Whitehorse
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Yukon
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Yukon, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Whitehorse (Yukon)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -14° | -8° | -2° | 6° | 13° | 18° | 20° | 18° | 12° | 4° | -6° | -12° |
| Night Temperature | -23° | -18° | -13° | -5° | 0° | 5° | 8° | 6° | 2° | -3° | -14° | -20° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.71 | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.39 | 0.51 | 1.22 | 1.34 | 1.5 | 1.18 | 0.87 | 0.79 | 0.79 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Whitehorse is -1.2 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (14.1 °C)
Coldest month: January (-20.7 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 10.35 inch on 69 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except June, July, and August
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5.1 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation in Dawson (Yukon)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -27° | -19° | -7° | 5° | 15° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 12° | -1° | -13° | -22° |
| Night Temperature | -34° | -28° | -22° | -9° | 1° | 7° | 9° | 7° | 1° | -8° | -20° | -29° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.83 | 1.54 | 1.85 | 1.73 | 1.1 | 1.14 | 0.87 | 0.98 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Dawson is -5.1 °C.Warmest month: July (15.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (-30.7 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 12.13 inch on 73 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except June, July, and August
Popular Activities
Yukon: Aurora Borealis Evening Viewing Tour
Tours
from 101 $ »
Complete your Yukon winter vacation by seeing the aurora borealis cascading across the Yukon night sky.
Kluane National Park: Full Day Tour
Tours
from 219 $ »
Discover the Kluane National Park, home to the second largest ice field on earth, on a full-day tour. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site as you marvel at Kathleen Lake and Rock Glacier before learning about the indigenous Klukshu Village.
Arctic Day: Wildlife & Hot Springs | Half Day
Tours
from 149 $ »
Two great experiences in one! Get familiar with the local residents of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve before heading to the nearby Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs for a relaxing afternoon soak.
More attractions
Whitehorse: Half-Day Snowshoeing Tour | Miles Canyon: Self-Guided Nature Tour with Audio Guide | Whitehorse: 3-Day Northern Lights and Huskies Experience |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Whitehorse
overcast clouds, -5.5 °CClouds: 85 % Wind: 9 mph SO
Air Pressure: 1007 hPa Humidity: 94 %
Air Pressure: 1007 hPa Humidity: 94 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 10:00 pm
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 -19 °C to -7 °C |  -17 °C to -8 °C | -15 °C to -10 °C | -20 °C to -9 °C | -17 °C to -7 °C | -18 °C to -11 °C |
| -19 °C to -7 °C | -17 °C to -8 °C | -15 °C to -10 °C | -20 °C to -9 °C | -17 °C to -7 °C | -18 °C to -11 °C |
| Clouds: 22 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| No Precipitation | 0.01 in of snow | 0.02 in of snow | 0.07 in of snow | No Precipitation | 0.03 in of snow |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Canada: Regions
Yukon is part of the holiday destination Canada. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Canada | British Columbia | Alberta | Ontario | Quebec | Newfoundland | Rocky Mountains | Vancouver | Calgary | Toronto | Montreal |
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Hottest Month
July: 22 °C
Day Temperature in Dawson
July: 22 °CDay Temperature in Dawson
Coldest Month
January: -34 °C
Night Temperature in Dawson
January: -34 °CNight Temperature in Dawson
Rainiest Month
July: 1.85 in
Rain in Dawson
July: 1.85 inRain in Dawson
Driest Month
April: 0.39 in
Rain in Whitehorse
April: 0.39 inRain in Whitehorse
Sunniest Month
June: 8.9 hours/day
Sunshine in Whitehorse
June: 8.9 hours/daySunshine in Whitehorse
Distances to Yukon
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse | 4290 mi | 2870 mi | 1990 mi |
| Dawson | 4160 mi | 3010 mi | 2260 mi |
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