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Carcross weather in December (Yukon, Canada)

Looking to travel to Carcross in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Carcross generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -10°C, while nights can cool down to about -16°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Carcross in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of snow.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 30 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Carcross in December?

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 in December.

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

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