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Weather in February in Yukon

Considering a trip to Yukon this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Yukon in February?

Yukon is a region in Canada. February in Yukon generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -14°C in Mayo to -8°C in Whitehorse. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -18°C in Whitehorse and -23°C in Mayo. In many areas in Canada, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Dawson City with an average of 14 mm to moderate snowfall in Beloud Post with 58 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Whitehorse usually sees around 107 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at February'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 February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Yukon on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Yukon?

Whitehorse

In February Whitehorse generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Whitehorse
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-13°C 
-21°C 
44 hours 
34 mm 
11 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-18°C 
107 hours 
26 mm 
9 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-2°C 
-14°C 
165 hours 
23 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Whitehorse

Haines Junction

In February Haines Junction generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Haines Junction
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-16°C 
-23°C 
54 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-11°C 
-19°C 
48 mm 
7 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-5°C 
-15°C 
33 mm 
6 days 
poor 
Climate in Haines Junction

Carcross

In February Carcross generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Carcross
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-12°C 
-19°C 
44 hours 
56 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-16°C 
107 hours 
42 mm 
8 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-3°C 
-13°C 
165 hours 
34 mm 
6 days 
poor 
Climate in Carcross

Tagish

In February Tagish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tagish
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-13°C 
-20°C 
44 hours 
41 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-17°C 
107 hours 
30 mm 
7 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-2°C 
-13°C 
165 hours 
25 mm 
5 days 
poor 
Climate in Tagish

Beaver Creek

In February Beaver Creek generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -22°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Beaver Creek
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-18°C 
-25°C 
15 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-12°C 
-22°C 
14 mm 
8 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-4°C 
-17°C 
14 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Beaver Creek

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

Is February the best time to visit Yukon?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Whitehorse, February may not be the ideal time to visit Yukon.

On average, the best time to visit Yukon is in July with generally 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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