Yukon Weather in August

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

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Whitehorse Haines Junction Carcross Tagish

Thinking about venturing to the Yukon, Canada this August 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 August

The Yukon, Canada is a region in Canada. August in the Yukon generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Beloud Post at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Mayo at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Mayo and 6°C (43°F) in Beloud Post.

To explore the conditions in the Yukon, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tagish with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Beaver Creek with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Whitehorse sees around 230 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Yukon in August

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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 August for some of the most popular destinations in the Yukon, Canada?

Temperature range in the Yukon (August)

Precipitation variation in the Yukon (August)

Whitehorse

In August Whitehorse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
230 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Whitehorse →

Haines Junction

In August Haines Junction generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Haines Junction →

Carcross

In August Carcross generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
230 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Carcross →

Tagish

In August Tagish generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
230 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tagish →

Beaver Creek

In August Beaver Creek generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Beaver Creek →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Whitehorse 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Haines Junction 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Carcross 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Tagish 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Beaver Creek 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Mayo 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

The Yukon weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, the Yukon, Canada generally has pleasant weather conditions. Whitehorse sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Whitehorse peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in August, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does the Yukon, Canada get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in the Yukon, Canada. Whitehorse averages only about 60 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Whitehorse, August might be a good time to visit the Yukon, Canada. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Whitehorse. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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