Carcross (YT) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Carcross, Yukon, Canada, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 18°C (64°F) in July, while winters cool to -12°C (10°F) in January.

With around 607 mm (24 in) of annual rain/snowfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. October is the wettest month and April the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from March to May. The most sunshine falls in June, with an average of 9.0 hours of daily sunshine.

Monthly Temperature in Carcross

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Carcross. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C (64°F) in July to a very cold -12°C (10°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 8°C (46°F) in July to around -19°C (-2°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Carcross

Generally, Carcross has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 607 mm (24 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Carcross shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snow/rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation over 10 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month April offers drier and sunnier days, with around 27 mm (1.1 in) of snow/rainfall over 3 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Carcross Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Carcross

For those who appreciate different seasons, Carcross serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1 hour of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Whitehorse, Canada (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Whitehorse, Canada (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Whitehorse, Canada (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Humidity in Carcross by Month

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Carcross.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 76%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Whitehorse, Canada (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Carcross (YT) 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Carcross

During the months of July and August, Carcross enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 16°C (62°F) to 18°C (64°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.

Rainfall during this time ranges from 49 mm (1.9 in) in July to 56 mm (2.2 in) in August. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.

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