Whitehorse in August

6.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
11Rainy days (54 mm)
15:27 hDaylight
06:21Sunrise · 21:48 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.0 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in August varies a lot between years (±4.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-13° -20° J -8° -17° F -2° -14° M 6° -5° A 13° 1° M 18° 6° J 20° 8° J 18° 7° A 12° 2° S 3° -3° O -7° -13° N -12° -18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -13°C-20°C25 mm 7– – 4.1
February -8°C-17°C16 mm 5– – 4.4
March -2°C-14°C15 mm 5– – 4.5
April 6°C-5°C14 mm 4– – 5.5
May 13°C1°C25 mm 7– – 6.6
June 18°C6°C44 mm 10– – 7.1
July 20°C8°C53 mm 11– – 7.2
August 18°C7°C54 mm 11– – 6.9
September 12°C2°C49 mm 12– – 5.8
October 3°C-3°C41 mm 11– – 4.3
November -7°C-13°C27 mm 8– – 4.0
December -12°C-18°C28 mm 8– – 4.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Whitehorse in August?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Whitehorse?

The best months are July, June, August.