Whitehorse Weather in August

What's the weather like in Whitehorse (Yukon) in August 2024?

The climate in Whitehorse during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Whitehorse and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Whitehorse weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.7°C 65.7°F
Nightly temperature 6.1°C 43°F
Average temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 38 mm 1.5 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 11.8°C 53.3°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Whitehorse

Whitehorse average temperature in August

August rainfall

Whitehorse average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Whitehorse average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Whitehorse in August 2024.

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Whitehorse weather stats

Whitehorse weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.3°C 68.5°F
Driest month: April 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: April 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January -14.6°C 5.7°F
Wettest month: July 38mm 1.5ins
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