Dawson City weather in April (Yukon, Canada)

Curious about the April weather in Dawson City? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Dawson City generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -7°C.

Dawson City in April usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

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

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

 

Dawson City, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 22 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  

Where to go in Canada in April

Find out more about the weather in Canada in April 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 Dawson City in April?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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