Weather in January in Yukon
Thinking about venturing to Yukon this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Yukon in January?
Yukon is a region in Canada. January in Yukon generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -20°C in Dawson City to -12°C in Carcross. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -19°C in Carcross and -27°C in Dawson City. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Beaver Creek with an average of 15 mm to moderate snowfall in Beloud Post with 66 mm.Average sunshine
The city Whitehorse usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Yukon in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Yukon climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Yukon?
Whitehorse
In January Whitehorse generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Haines Junction
In January Haines Junction generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Carcross
In January Carcross generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tagish
In January Tagish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Beaver Creek
In January Beaver Creek generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -25°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Yukon, in Canada.
Is January the best time to visit Yukon?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Whitehorse, January may not be the ideal time to visit Yukon.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Whitehorse. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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