When is the best time to go to Whitehorse
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Whitehorse, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Whitehorse
Whitehorse weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Whitehorse are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -13°C | 18mm | 1.9hrs | 8.5hrs |
Whitehorse's weather in January is typically very cold and dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whitehorse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Whitehorse and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -14°C (6°F), whilst at night -23°C (-10°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Whitehorse weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 13mm | 4.1hrs | 10.6hrs |
February in Whitehorse is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whitehorse for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Whitehorse and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Whitehorse weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 12mm | 5.8hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in March in Whitehorse is characteristically cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whitehorse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Whitehorse and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 8mm | 8.6hrs | 16.2hrs |
Whitehorse's weather in April is typically cool and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Whitehorse.
April is in the spring in Whitehorse and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 14mm | 9.6hrs | 19.6hrs |
May is a dry month in Whitehorse and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Whitehorse, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Whitehorse and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 31mm | 10.6hrs | 8.5hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Whitehorse and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Whitehorse, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Whitehorse and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 38mm | 9.6hrs | 10.6hrs |
July in Whitehorse is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whitehorse, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Whitehorse and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th 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 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 38mm | 8.4hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in August in Whitehorse is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Whitehorse, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Whitehorse and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th 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.
Whitehorse weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 34mm | 5.1hrs | 16.2hrs |
Whitehorse's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Whitehorse.
September is in the fall / autumn in Whitehorse and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Whitehorse weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 23mm | 3.4hrs | 19.6hrs |
October is a dry month in Whitehorse and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Whitehorse.
October is in the fall / autumn in Whitehorse and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Whitehorse weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 20mm | 1.8hrs | 8.5hrs |
The climate in Whitehorse during November can be summarized as very cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whitehorse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Whitehorse and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Whitehorse weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -11°C | 19mm | 1.1hrs | 10.6hrs |
December in Whitehorse is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whitehorse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Whitehorse and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (11°F), whilst at night -21°C (-5°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Whitehorse weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 11.8°C 53.2°F |
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