Weather in December in Yukon
Are you planning a trip a to Yukon in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Yukon in December?
Yukon is a region in Canada. December in Yukon generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -17°C in Dawson City to -10°C in Carcross. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -16°C in Carcross and -25°C in Dawson City. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Beaver Creek with an average of 18 mm to moderate snowfall in Beloud Post with 85 mm.Average sunshine
Whitehorse experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 30 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in Yukon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Yukon's yearly weather, check out our Yukon climate page.
Where to go in Yukon in December
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Yukon?
Whitehorse
In December Whitehorse generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Haines Junction
In December Haines Junction generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Carcross
In December Carcross generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Tagish
In December Tagish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Beaver Creek
In December Beaver Creek generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -24°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Yukon, in Canada.
Is December the best time to visit Yukon?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Whitehorse, December may not be the ideal time to visit Yukon.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Whitehorse. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Yukon.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Canada.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.