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Carcross weather in December (Yukon, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Carcross during December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Carcross typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -10°C, cooling down at night to around -16°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Carcross in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 30 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Carcross. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carcross, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 30 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
* Data from: Whitehorse, Canada (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

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

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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?

Visitors traveling to Carcross should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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