Whitehorse weather in October (Yukon, Canada)

Thinking of visiting Whitehorse in October? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During October, Whitehorse usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -4°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Whitehorse in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 85 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 85 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in Canada in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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