Yukon Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Yukon, Canada in March.

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Whitehorse Haines Junction Carcross Tagish

Planning a journey to the Yukon, Canada this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Yukon in March

The Yukon, Canada is a region in Canada. March in the 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 (21°F) in Mayo to -2°C (28°F) in Tagish. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -13°C (9°F) in Tagish and -18°C (0°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in the Yukon, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Dawson City with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to moderate snowfall in Beloud Post with 42 mm (1.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Whitehorse as an example - it receives around 165 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in the Yukon in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Yukon.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Yukon

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Yukon, Canada?

Temperature range in the Yukon (March)

Precipitation variation in the Yukon (March)

Whitehorse

In March Whitehorse generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-2°C (28°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-18°C (0°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
165 hours
240 hours
Monthly snowfall
26 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Whitehorse →

Haines Junction

In March Haines Junction generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-5°C (23°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-19°C (-2°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haines Junction →

Carcross

In March Carcross generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
165 hours
240 hours
Monthly snowfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Carcross →

Tagish

In March Tagish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-2°C (28°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-17°C (1°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
165 hours
240 hours
Monthly snowfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
25 mm (1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tagish →

Beaver Creek

In March Beaver Creek generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C (1°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-4°C (25°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-22°C (-8°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snowfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Beaver Creek →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Yukon in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Whitehorse -2°C (28°F) -14°C (7°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Haines Junction -5°C (23°F) -15°C (5°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Carcross -3°C (27°F) -13°C (9°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Tagish -2°C (28°F) -13°C (9°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Beaver Creek -4°C (25°F) -17°C (1°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Mayo -6°C (21°F) -18°C (0°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

The Yukon weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Yukon, Canada in March?

March in the Yukon, Canada brings poor weather. In Whitehorse, daytime temperatures are typically around -2°C (28°F) and nighttime lows hover near -14°C (7°F).

What is the average temperature in the Yukon, Canada in March?

Whitehorse averages a daytime maximum of -2°C (28°F) in March, with overnight lows close to -14°C (7°F).

Does the Yukon, Canada get a lot of snow in March?

Not particularly. Whitehorse averages just 23 mm (0.9 in) of snow in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Yukon, Canada.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Yukon, Canada?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Yukon, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Whitehorse.

On average, the best time to visit the Yukon, Canada 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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