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Dawson City weather in January (Yukon, Canada)

Planning a trip to Dawson City in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Dawson City generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -20°C, while nights can cool down to about -27°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Dawson City in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 9 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dawson City. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dawson City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

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

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 in January.

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

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