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Dawson City weather in October (Yukon, Canada)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Dawson City this October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Dawson City generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 0°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -8°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Dawson City in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Dawson City. June and July typically offer 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Canada in October

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

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.

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

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