Dawson City weather in August (Yukon, Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Dawson City in August? 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 August in Dawson City typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 18°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Dawson City in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have 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 August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Canada in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

For visitors traveling to Dawson City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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