When to go · Whitehorse
Whitehorse in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; late Feb–Mar for aurora and winter festivals). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C57°F / 2°C36°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
GoodCanada month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; late Feb–Mar for aurora and winter festivals). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Weather in May
- WhitehorseHighs around 14 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 57 °F, lows around 36 °F, rain on about 8 days
- The North, Canada · Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Dawson City, Iqaluitfine
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
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings