Dawson City Climate by Month
The temperature in Dawson City can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to very cold.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Dawson City. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -20°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -27°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Dawson City has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 442 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives moderate rainfall, averaging 78 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 14 mm over 8 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Dawson City in Canada
During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -20°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
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