Whitehorse weather
At 3:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 3°C (37°F). Light rain for 16 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Whitehorse sits 640 m (2,100 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 81%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 16 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Apr, Sep–Jan
About Whitehorse weather
Is it raining in Whitehorse right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 3° right now. Light rain for 16 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Whitehorse this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 1–3° and lows of -4–-1°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Whitehorse lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Whitehorse?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Whitehorse weather by month
When is the best time to visit Whitehorse?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Whitehorse is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Sep–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -13°C (8°F) in January to 16°C (60°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Whitehorse?
July is the wettest month, with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 27 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Whitehorse?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -13°C (8°F) and lows of -20°C (-4°F).
Does Whitehorse have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 73 mm (2.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months