When to go · Whitehorse
Whitehorse in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; late Feb–Mar for aurora and winter festivals). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 7°C45°F / −4°C25°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
MixedCanada month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; late Feb–Mar for aurora and winter festivals). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Weather in April
- WhitehorseHighs around 7 °C, lows around -4 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 25 °F, rain on about 5 days
- The North, Canada · Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Dawson City, Iqaluitcool
Midnight sun in June–July; northern lights and −30 °C from about November to March.Midnight sun in June–July; northern lights and −22 °F from about November to March.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket