When to go · Whitehorse
Whitehorse in February
Great month. Inside Whitehorse's best window: Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; late Feb–Mar for aurora and winter festivals.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- −7°C19°F / −17°C1°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Whitehorse
Inside Whitehorse's best window: Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; late Feb–Mar for aurora and winter festivals.
Weather in February
- WhitehorseHighs around -7 °C, lows around -17 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 19 °F, lows around 1 °F, rain on about 8 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
- Medium
Canada overall: Québec Winter Carnival and Ottawa's Winterlude; Family Day long weekend in most provinces.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket