Carcross weather in January (Yukon, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Carcross during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Carcross generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -19°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Carcross in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Carcross. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Carcross, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Whitehorse, Canada (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

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

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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 January?

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 January.

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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