Temperature in The Yukon in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Yukon, Canada this January.

The Yukon, Canada, a region in Canada, experiences very low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from -20°C (-4°F) in Dawson City to -12°C (10°F) in Carcross. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -19°C (-2°F) in Carcross and -27°C (-17°F) in Dawson City. In January, it is winter. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Yukon, Canada in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of the Yukon on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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See also: the Yukon weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in the Yukon in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Yukon temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Yukon, Canada in January?

Whitehorse averages a daytime high of -13°C (9°F) in January, which is very low for the Yukon, Canada.

How cold does it get at night in the Yukon, Canada in January?

Average overnight lows in the Yukon, Canada during January sit near -21°C (-6°F) in Whitehorse.

What is the warmest city in January in the Yukon, Canada?

Carcross tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around -19°C (-2°F).

What is the coldest city in January in the Yukon, Canada?

When looking through our records, we find that Dawson City stands out as the coolest city in the Yukon, Canada for the month of January. Daytime highs average -20°C (-4°F) and it cools down to about -27°C (-17°F) at night.

How much sun does the Yukon, Canada get in January?

Whitehorse usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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