Climate of Yukon, Canada
Area-weighted average across Yukon. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Yukon, a subdivision of Canada, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -23.6°C / -10.5°F in January to 11.8°C / 53.2°F in July, with rainfall from 14 mm / 0.6 in to 62 mm / 2.4 in depending on the season (375 mm / 14.8 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -23.6°C-10.5°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -19.7°C-3.5°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| March | -15.7°C3.7°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| April | -6.8°C19.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| May | 2.3°C36.1°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| June | 9.4°C48.9°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| July | 11.8°C53.2°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| August | 9.6°C49.3°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| September | 3.4°C38.1°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| October | -5.3°C22.5°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| November | -16.4°C2.5°F | 25 mm1″ | Snowy |
| December | -21.2°C-6.2°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yukon?
Yukon, Canada does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 11.8°C / 53.2°F, and the driest is April at 14 mm / 0.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Yukon?
Yukon, Canada has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -23.6°C / -10.5°F in January to 11.8°C / 53.2°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 375 mm / 14.8 in, with the wettest month being July (62 mm / 2.4 in) and the driest April (14 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Yukon?
The hottest month in Yukon is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 11.8°C / 53.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Yukon?
The coldest month in Yukon is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -23.6°C / -10.5°F.
When does it rain most in Yukon?
The wettest month in Yukon is July, averaging about 62 mm / 2.4 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 14 mm / 0.6 in.