Yukon Weather in October

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

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Whitehorse Haines Junction Carcross Tagish

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

What to Expect in the Yukon in October

The Yukon, Canada is a region in Canada. October in the Yukon generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Dawson City at 0°C (32°F) and cold in Tagish at 4°C (39°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Tagish and -8°C (18°F) in Dawson City. October is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in the Yukon, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dawson City with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Beloud Post with 88 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Whitehorse sees roughly 85 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in the Yukon in October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in the Yukon, Canada?

Temperature range in the Yukon (October)

Precipitation variation in the Yukon (October)

Whitehorse

In October Whitehorse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
85 hours
40 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Whitehorse →

Haines Junction

In October Haines Junction generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
1°C (34°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haines Junction →

Carcross

In October Carcross generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
3°C (37°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
85 hours
40 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Carcross →

Tagish

In October Tagish generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
85 hours
40 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tagish →

Beaver Creek

In October Beaver Creek generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
0°C (32°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Beaver Creek →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Whitehorse 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Haines Junction 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Carcross 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Tagish 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Beaver Creek 0°C (32°F) -8°C (18°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Mayo 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

The Yukon weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, the Yukon, Canada generally has poor weather conditions. Whitehorse sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

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

Whitehorse averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in October, with overnight lows close to -4°C (25°F).

Does the Yukon, Canada get a lot of snow/rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Yukon, Canada during October, with Whitehorse averaging close to 50 mm (2 in).

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to the Yukon, Canada with often poor weather in Whitehorse.

Generally speaking, July provides 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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