Whitehorse Weather in October

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

The climate in Whitehorse during October can be summarized as cool and dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Whitehorse and is typically the 6th 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.

Whitehorse weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.5°C 40°F
Nightly temperature -3.3°C 26.2°F
Average temperature 0.6°C 33.1°F
Daily sunshine 3.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 23 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 8.4°C 47.1°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average October is the 5th 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.

October temperatures in Whitehorse

Whitehorse average temperature in October

October rainfall

Whitehorse average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Whitehorse average rain in October

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 October 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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