The Yukon & the northern lights
A green curtain moving across the sky above a town that still looks like the gold rush left yesterday, huskies pulling a sled through snow that squeaks underfoot, and a silence loud enough to hear your own heartbeat.
The best time to visit The Yukon & the northern lights is Sep–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 4°C (40°F). Local time there is 07:59 (UTC-7).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high -10°C · rain 29mm · 6.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Whitehorse, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C15°F | 29mm1.1in | 6.5h6.5h | in the recommended window |
| February | -9°C17°F | 32mm1.3in | 8.9h8.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | -2°C29°F | 26mm1.0in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| April | 5°C40°F | 28mm1.1in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| May | 13°C55°F | 34mm1.3in | 17.3h17.3h | |
| June | 18°C64°F | 54mm2.1in | 19.1h19.1h | |
| July | 21°C69°F | 55mm2.2in | 18.3h18.3h | |
| August | 18°C64°F | 62mm2.4in | 15.7h15.7h | |
| September | 12°C54°F | 47mm1.9in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| October | 5°C40°F | 55mm2.2in | 9.9h9.9h | in the recommended window |
| November | -4°C24°F | 38mm1.5in | 7.2h7.2h | in the recommended window |
| December | -9°C17°F | 48mm1.9in | 5.7h5.7h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- CADCanadian dollar
- Language
- English, French
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit The Yukon & the northern lights?
The best time to visit The Yukon & the northern lights is Sep–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 4°C (40°F).
How warm does The Yukon & the northern lights get?
Typical daytime highs in The Yukon & the northern lights are Mar–May 5°C (41°F), Jun–Aug 19°C (66°F), Sep–Nov 4°C (40°F), Dec–Feb -9°C (16°F).
Is The Yukon & the northern lights expensive?
On the ground, The Yukon & the northern lights is middling.
What sort of trip is The Yukon & the northern lights good for?
The Yukon & the northern lights is good for ski and snow holidays, adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is The Yukon & the northern lights?
The wettest month in The Yukon & the northern lights is August at 62mm (2.4in), the driest March at 26mm (1.0in), with a monthly average of 42mm (1.7in).
What plug do I need for The Yukon & the northern lights?
The Yukon & the northern lights uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
