Carcross weather in August (Yukon, Canada)

How does the weather in Carcross usually fare in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Carcross typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Carcross in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 230 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Carcross climate page with graphs.

 

Carcross, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 48% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

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

Where to go in Canada in August

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Carcross, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Carcross.

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