Yukon Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Yukon, Canada in April.

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Whitehorse Haines Junction Carcross Tagish

Thinking about venturing to the Yukon, Canada this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Yukon in April

The Yukon, Canada is a region in Canada. April in the Yukon generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Beloud Post to 6°C (43°F) in Whitehorse. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C (21°F) in Whitehorse and -7°C (19°F) in Beloud Post.

For specific regional insights in the Yukon, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Mayo with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to low snow/rainfall in Beloud Post with 29 mm (1.1 in). In Whitehorse, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Whitehorse gets approximately 240 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Yukon in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Yukon

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Yukon, Canada?

Temperature range in the Yukon (April)

Precipitation variation in the Yukon (April)

Whitehorse

In April Whitehorse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-6°C (21°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
240 hours
252 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Whitehorse →

Haines Junction

In April Haines Junction generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haines Junction →

Carcross

In April Carcross generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
240 hours
252 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Carcross →

Tagish

In April Tagish generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
240 hours
252 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tagish →

Beaver Creek

In April Beaver Creek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-17°C (1°F)
-6°C (21°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Beaver Creek →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Yukon, in Canada.

In our records: Canada April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Canada in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in Canada brought 290 mm (11 in) in Niagara on the Lake on April 27, 1981.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Yukon in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Whitehorse 6°C (43°F) -6°C (21°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Haines Junction 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Carcross 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Tagish 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Beaver Creek 6°C (43°F) -6°C (21°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Mayo 5°C (41°F) -7°C (19°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)

The Yukon weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Yukon, Canada in April?

April in the Yukon, Canada brings unpleasant weather. In Whitehorse, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -6°C (21°F).

What is the average temperature in the Yukon, Canada in April?

Whitehorse averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in April, with overnight lows close to -6°C (21°F).

Does the Yukon, Canada get a lot of snow/rain in April?

April is on the drier side in the Yukon, Canada. Whitehorse averages only about 21 mm (0.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Yukon, Canada?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Whitehorse, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Yukon, Canada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Whitehorse. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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