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The Yukon Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
the Yukon is a region in Canada. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the Yukon over the year. What is the best time to visit the Yukon?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the Yukon over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
The Yukon in January
In January the weather in the Yukon is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -20°C (-4°F) in Dawson City to -12°C (10°F) in Carcross. On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in the Yukon. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in February
In February the weather in the Yukon is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -14°C (7°F) in Mayo to -8°C (18°F) in Whitehorse. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in March
In March the weather in the Yukon is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -6°C (21°F) in Mayo to -2°C (28°F) in Tagish. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in April
In April the weather in the Yukon ranges from less favorable in Haines Junction to mixed in Whitehorse. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Beloud Post to 6°C (43°F) in Whitehorse.
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in May
In May the weather in the Yukon ranges from less favorable in Haines Junction to good in Whitehorse. The temperatures range from low in Beloud Post with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Dawson City with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in June
In June the weather in the Yukon ranges from good in Haines Junction to excellent in Mayo. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Beloud Post with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Dawson City with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in July
In July the weather in the Yukon ranges from very good in Haines Junction to excellent in Whitehorse. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Beloud Post with 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Mayo with 21°C (70°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in the Yukon.
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in August
In August the weather in the Yukon ranges from good in Haines Junction to very good in Whitehorse. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Beloud Post with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Mayo with 18°C (64°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in September
In September the weather in the Yukon ranges from less favorable in Haines Junction to mixed in Whitehorse. The temperatures range from low in Beloud Post with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Tagish with 12°C (54°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in October
In October the weather in the Yukon is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Dawson City with 0°C (32°F) to low in Tagish with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in November
In November the weather in the Yukon is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -13°C (9°F) in Dawson City to -5°C (23°F) in Carcross. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Yukon in December
In December the weather in the Yukon is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -17°C (1°F) in Dawson City to -10°C (14°F) in Carcross. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Yukon in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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