AI-generatedWhitehorse at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,990 h
- Rain a year
- 368 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Elevation
- 707 m
Climate in Whitehorse
Whitehorse has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at −15 °C. With around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year, Whitehorse is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about -2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 2°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 3°
- Evening, 20:00: about 1°
- Night, 23:00: about -1°
08:3818:53
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:12–09:39 · evening 17:53–19:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:55–08:12 · evening 19:20–19:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Whitehorse in October?
In October, Whitehorse is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 15 min08:38 – 18:53
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 7 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Whitehorse
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Whitehorse
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Whitehorse, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Whitehorse
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Whitehorse: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Whitehorse has about 11 rainy days with 40 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Whitehorse
How breezy and how cloudy Whitehorse is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Whitehorse typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Whitehorse: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Whitehorse
When Whitehorse is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Whitehorse has about 7 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 20 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 54 out of 100: likely.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Whitehorse
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
FrostOctober: nights around −3°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−21°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24 | −15° | −21° | 1.9 h | 7 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | −10° | −18° | 4.0 h | 5 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 40 | −4° | −14° | 6.2 h | 5 | 14 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 4° | −5° | 8.2 h | 5 | 14 |
| MayMay | 62 | 12° | 1° | 9.5 h | 7 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 18° | 7° | 9.3 h | 10 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 19° | 10° | 8.4 h | 10 | 49 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 17° | 8° | 7.0 h | 11 | 55 |
| SeptemberSep | 36 | 11° | 3° | 4.9 h | 11 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 3° | −3° | 3.1 h | 11 | 40 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | −8° | −14° | 1.7 h | 7 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | −14° | −20° | 1.2 h | 7 | 26 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
60.72° N, 135.05° W · 707 m · America/Whitehorse
Best time to visit Whitehorse
The best time to visit Whitehorse is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. The wettest month is August with 55 mm of precipitation.
Whitehorse through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Whitehorse in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- -4–12 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Whitehorse in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Whitehorse in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- -8–11 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Whitehorse in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -15–-10 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Whitehorse for you.
Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Whitehorse
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Whitehorse: score 86 against 16. In June, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 16 | 86better |
| Day high | 3° | 18° |
| Night low | −3° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 40 mm | 41 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Whitehorse month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January-15° · 2 h
In January, Whitehorse is freezing cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−21 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 21 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in January31February-10° · 4 h
In February, Whitehorse is freezing cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 15 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in February40March-4° · 6 h
In March, Whitehorse is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 14 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in March46April4° · 8 h
In April, Whitehorse is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 14 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in April62May12° · 10 h
In May, Whitehorse is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in May86June18° · 9 h
In June, Whitehorse is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in June85July19° · 8 h
In July, Whitehorse is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in July75August17° · 7 h
In August, Whitehorse is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in August36September11° · 5 h
In September, Whitehorse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in September16October3° · 3 h
In October, Whitehorse is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in October24November-8° · 2 h
In November, Whitehorse is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 23 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse in November23December-14° · 1 h
In December, Whitehorse is freezing cold: daytime highs average −14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 26 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whitehorse.
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Whitehorse vs. Juneau
In October Whitehorse has the better holiday weather (score 16 vs. 0). During the day Juneau is 4 °C warmer than Whitehorse. Juneau gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Whitehorse | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 16 | 0 |
| Daytime high | 3° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 22 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Apr – Jun |
Through the year
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In October, Whitehorse ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Whitehorse
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Whitehorse in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Whitehorse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 2 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −14 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,900 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Whitehorse
When is the best time to visit Whitehorse?
The best time to visit Whitehorse is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Whitehorse?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −15 °C.
When does it rain most in Whitehorse?
The wettest month is August with 55 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Whitehorse get?
Whitehorse gets around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Whitehorse in?
Whitehorse uses the time zone America/Whitehorse, at UTC−7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Whitehorse?
A nonstop flight from London to Whitehorse takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Whitehorse?
Whitehorse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 67, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 16, Christmas holidays 24.
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