Carcross weather in October (Yukon, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Carcross during October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Carcross generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -3°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Carcross in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 85 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Carcross. July typically offers 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27% *  
* Data from: Whitehorse, Canada (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in October

Find out more about the weather in Canada in October 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 October?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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