Yukon Weather Forecast
Yukon weather: 51°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Yukon weather in October
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Climate in Yukon month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1° | -14° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 1° | -15° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 14° | -10° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 34° | 13° | 1,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 46° | 29° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 62° | 43° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 63° | 46° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 62° | 45° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 47° | 35° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 28° | 18° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 10° | -0° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | -1° | -13° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, October and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Yukon compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Yukon.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Territories | 303 mi | 27°F | +36°F warmer | 14 in |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 307 mi | 2°F | 53°F cooler | 85 in |
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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 51°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 6 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 4:19 PM.
How many people live in Yukon?
Yukon has a population of approximately 45.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 24, 2026 at 4:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
