Province in Canada

Yukon Travel Guide

Yukon travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 37°F now🕔 12:22 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 45.000

Active alerts for Yukon

⚠️Tue, Sep 22: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Sep 23: freezing overnight, 31°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Sep 24: freezing overnight, 29°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Sep 25: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Sep 26: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Sep 27: freezing overnight, 28°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Yukon is a province in Canada. Yukon is a Canadian province or territory. It has a population of about 45.000. The capital is Whitehorse.

Right now it is 37°F (3°C) in Yukon with overcast. It feels like 32°F. Today runs from 35°F to 46°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Yukon is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, October and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 63°F, while February is the coldest with lows near -15°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 46°F is in line with the 47°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Yukon today at 8.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Yukon

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 64°16′56.3″N 135°0′0″W (64.2823, -135)

Weather in Yukon right now

☁️
37°F
Overcast · feels like 32°F
Humidity82%
Wind4 mph SE
Gusts15 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure881 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 51 mi
Air quality33 · Good
Sunrise7:40 AM
Sunset8:03 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 73%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:22 AM, Sep 21 local time.

⚠️Tue, Sep 22: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Sep 23: freezing overnight, 31°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Sep 24: freezing overnight, 29°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Sep 25: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Sep 26: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Sep 27: freezing overnight, 28°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Sep 26

🌤️ 44° / 26°

Mainly clear · 10% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Sep 27

☀️ 44° / 28°

Clear sky · 22% rain · wind 4 mph

Quick facts about Yukon

TypeProvince
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates64°16′56.3″N 135°0′0″W (64.2823, -135)
CapitalWhitehorse
Population45.000
Area186.272 sq mi
Time zoneAmerica/Whitehorse
Local time12:22 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

Best time to visit Yukon

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, October and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★☆☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★☆☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, October and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Explore Yukon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yukon?

Yukon is a province in Canada. Its coordinates are 64.2823, -135. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Yukon right now?

It is currently 37°F (3°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Yukon?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Yukon, which has a polar climate. January, October and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Yukon in?

Yukon observes America/Whitehorse (UTC-07:00). The local time is 12:22 AM.

How many people live in Yukon?

Yukon has a population of approximately 45.000.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 21, 2026 at 12:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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