Weather in March in Yukon
Thinking about venturing to Yukon this March 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 March?
Yukon is a region in Canada. March in Yukon generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -6°C in Mayo to -2°C in Tagish. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -13°C in Tagish and -18°C in Mayo. In many areas in Canada, March 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 March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Dawson City with an average of 14 mm to moderate snowfall in Beloud Post with 42 mm.Average sunshine
The city Whitehorse usually sees around 165 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Yukon for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Yukon climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Yukon?
Whitehorse
In March Whitehorse generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Haines Junction
In March Haines Junction generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Carcross
In March Carcross generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tagish
In March Tagish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Beaver Creek
In March Beaver Creek generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°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 March the best time to visit Yukon?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Yukon due to the typically poor weather in Whitehorse.
On average, the best time to visit Yukon is in July with generally perfect weather in Whitehorse. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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