What’s the climate like in Whitehorse?
The current climate of Whitehorse features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of -9°C. The average yearly temperature is around 6°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -18°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Whitehorse in recent years was 33°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -37°C in January 2022.
On average, Whitehorse gets 815 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 147 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Whitehorse?
The best time to visit Whitehorse for pleasant to warm weather is May through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Whitehorse.
Climate Table of Whitehorse
The climate table of Whitehorse shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -9 | -9 | -1 | 7 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 5 | -5 | -9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -15 | -17 | -11 | -3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 4 | -2 | -10 | -15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 90 | 121 | 61 | 134 | 60 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 29 | 35 | 58 | 108 |
| Snow (cm) | 18 | 23 | 30 | 9,6 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 1,0 | 12 | 27 | 24 |
| UV Index | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 6°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -9°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation*: 815 mm per year, averaging 68 mm per month
- Snowfall: 147 cm per year
- Driest months: 29 mm in September, 35 mm in October and 37 mm in June
- Wettest months: 134 mm in April, 121 mm in February and 108 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Whitehorse
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Whitehorse, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Whitehorse
This graph shows how much precipitation Whitehorse, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Whitehorse
This graph shows how much snow Whitehorse, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Whitehorse
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Whitehorse, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Whitehorse
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Whitehorse, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Whitehorse
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Whitehorse, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Whitehorse
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Whitehorse, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Whitehorse by Month
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