Whitehorse weather in February (Yukon, Canada)

Planning a trip to Whitehorse in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Whitehorse generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. February is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -8°C. But by evening, they drop to around -18°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Whitehorse in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of snowfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 107 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in February and which places have the best weather 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 Whitehorse in February?

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 in February.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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