When is the best time to go to Dawson City?

When is the best time to go to Dawson City? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Dawson City are June, July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are June and July
  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • August is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Dawson City

For full information about the climate and weather in Dawson City a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January -9°F/2°F
1in
February -7°F/11°F
0.7in
March -0°F/20°F
0.9in
April 22°F/38°F
1.2in
May 45°F/59°F
1.5in
June 56°F/70°F
2.3in
July 58°F/72°F
2.3in
August 50°F/65°F
3.1in
September 38°F/52°F
2in
October 23°F/34°F
1.3in
November -0°F/9°F
1.4in
December -7°F/2°F
1in


Weather and climate in Dawson City

Dawson City enjoys a mediterranean-influenced subarctic climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Dawson City is 36°F (ranging from 2°F in january to 72°F in july). Annual rainfall is 18.7in, with a minimum of 0.7in in february and a maximum of 3.1in in august.
  • From january to april the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 59°F and it rains in april about 1.2in.
  • In may the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 58°F in average and it rains about 1.5in each month.
  • From june to august the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 86°F.
  • From september to december the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 32°F and you can expect to have 1in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Dawson City

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Dawson City: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity



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