Climate of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Point-value climate at Whitehorse (Yukon, Canada). Population approximately 23,276.
Located in Yukon, Canada, Whitehorse has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 23,276. Monthly average temperatures range from -18.1°C / -0.6°F in January to 14.2°C / 57.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 7 mm / 0.3 in (April) to 39 mm / 1.5 in (July) — about 267 mm / 10.5 in across the year. Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Whitehorse's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: July.
Best time to visit Whitehorse →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -18.1°C-0.6°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | -13.5°C7.7°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| March | -7.1°C19.2°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| April | 0.6°C33.1°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| May | 6.9°C44.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| June | 12°C53.6°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| July | 14.2°C57.6°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 12.7°C54.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| September | 7.4°C45.3°F | 34 mm1.3″ | — |
| October | 1.1°C34°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
| November | -8.7°C16.3°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| December | -14.6°C5.7°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Whitehorse?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are July. Whitehorse's warmest month is July at an average of 14.2°C / 57.6°F, and its driest month is April with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Whitehorse?
Whitehorse, in Yukon, Canada, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -18.1°C / -0.6°F in January to 14.2°C / 57.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 267 mm / 10.5 in, with the wettest month being July (39 mm / 1.5 in) and the driest April (7 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Whitehorse in July?
The average temperature in Whitehorse in July is 14.2°C / 57.6°F, with rainfall of about 39 mm / 1.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Whitehorse?
The driest month in Whitehorse is April, with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 0.6°C / 33.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Whitehorse?
The wettest month in Whitehorse is July, with approximately 39 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall.