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Whitehorse in September sees low temperatures, with highs around 12°C (54°F) and overnight lows of 2°C (36°F). Around 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall is typical, so a light rain jacket is a sensible addition to your bag.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Whitehorse typically drop from around 14°C (57°F) at the start of September to approximately 9°C (48°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 0°C (32°F) to 5°C (41°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Whitehorse spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 20 years of weather records for Whitehorse, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2026.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pack for changing conditions in Whitehorse in September. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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