Whitehorse weather in April (Yukon, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Whitehorse during April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Whitehorse generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -6°C.

Whitehorse in April usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

With around 240 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Whitehorse climate page with graphs.

 

Whitehorse, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 43%  

Sunshine 240 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Canada in April

Find out more about the weather in Canada in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Whitehorse in April?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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