Dawson City weather in December (Yukon, Canada)

Is December a good time to explore Dawson City weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During December, Dawson City usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -25°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Dawson City in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dawson City. 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 December

Min Temperature -25°C  

Max Temperature -17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Canada in December

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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?

Visitors traveling to Dawson City 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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