Dawson City weather in August (Yukon, Canada)

Planning a trip to Dawson City in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Dawson City generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°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 August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Canada in August

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

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 in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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