Whitehorse weather in April (Yukon, Canada)

Is April a good time to explore Whitehorse weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Whitehorse includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 6°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -6°C.

Precipitation

Whitehorse in April usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 5 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 240 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Whitehorse.

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