Whitehorse weather in August (Yukon, Canada)

Planning a trip to Whitehorse in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Whitehorse generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Whitehorse in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 48%  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in Canada in August

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

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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 August?

For visitors traveling to Whitehorse, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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