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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 105 $ »
Complete your Yukon winter vacation by seeing the aurora borealis cascading across the Yukon night sky.
Kluane National Park: Full Day Tour
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 220 $ »
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.
Whitehorse: White Pass Train and Skagway Full Day Tour
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 253 $ »
Discover the trails and train route along the famous White Pass and emerge yourself in the rich history of the last great gold rush of 1898.
More attractions
Arctic Day: Wildlife & Hot Springs | Half Day | Whitehorse: Half-Day Snowshoeing Tour | Whitehorse: Kluane National Park & Haines Junction Day Trip | Whitehorse: 4-Day Northern Lights Viewing and City Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Whitehorse
scattered clouds, -31.7 °CClouds: 40 % Wind: 4 mph S
Air Pressure: 1006 hPa Humidity: 67 %
Air Pressure: 1006 hPa Humidity: 67 %
Last updated: 19th Jan 2020, 06:38 am
The next days …
| 19th Jan 2020 | 20th Jan 2020 | 21st Jan 2020 | 22nd Jan 2020 | 23rd Jan 2020 | 24th Jan 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 -31 °C to -27 °C | -25 °C to -19 °C | -18 °C to -13 °C | -19 °C to -14 °C |  -17 °C to -14 °C | -17 °C to -13 °C |
| -31 °C to -27 °C | -25 °C to -19 °C | -18 °C to -13 °C | -19 °C to -14 °C | -17 °C to -14 °C | -17 °C to -13 °C |
| Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 89 % | Clouds: 92 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.04 in of snow | 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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