Whitehorse weather in January (Yukon, Canada)

Planning a trip to Whitehorse in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Whitehorse generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -13°C, while night temperatures can drop to -21°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Whitehorse in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of snow.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 44 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature -21°C  

Max Temperature -13°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 44 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada in January 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 January?

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 January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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