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

In Whitehorse, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -13°C (9°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 8°C (46°F) in July to around -21°C (-6°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Whitehorse typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 494 mm (19 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month April brings less snow/rainfall, with 21 mm (0.8 in) over 5 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Whitehorse Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Whitehorse. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1 hour of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Whitehorse.

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