Whitehorse weather in February (Yukon, Canada)

Is Whitehorse a good destination in February, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Whitehorse includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season takes place during February. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -18°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Whitehorse in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 107 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Whitehorse. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whitehorse, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -18°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 107 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in Canada in February

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?

Visitors traveling to Whitehorse should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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