Monthly climate guide
Whitehorse weather in February
Expect freezing weather in Whitehorse in February: afternoons reach about -11°C (13°F), while nights drop to around -20°C (-3°F). Around 29 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than January and 4°C cooler than March.
What stands out in February
- Pack for frost — nights average -20°C in February.
- Seasonally, February counts as late winter in Whitehorse.
- February is among Whitehorse's three coolest months.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 43% less rain than Whitehorse's average.
Avg high
-11°C
13°F
Avg low
-20°C
-3°F
Rainfall
29 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
95%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Whitehorse weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°C / 9°F | -19°C / -3°F | 43 mm | 97% | 66% |
| February | -11°C / 13°F | -20°C / -3°F | 29 mm | 95% | 59% |
| March | -7°C / 19°F | -18°C / 0°F | 28 mm | 95% | 57% |
| April | 0°C / 31°F | -9°C / 15°F | 31 mm | 90% | 69% |
| May | 8°C / 47°F | -1°C / 31°F | 44 mm | 79% | 71% |
| June | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 38°F | 73 mm | 77% | 79% |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 42°F | 84 mm | 78% | 77% |
| August | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 40°F | 77 mm | 81% | 76% |
| September | 8°C / 47°F | 0°C / 32°F | 59 mm | 85% | 72% |
| October | 0°C / 32°F | -7°C / 20°F | 56 mm | 93% | 77% |
| November | -11°C / 13°F | -17°C / 1°F | 46 mm | 97% | 74% |
| December | -12°C / 10°F | -18°C / -1°F | 44 mm | 97% | 69% |
What to pack for February
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is February a good time to visit Whitehorse?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Whitehorse →Other Canada cities in February
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Whitehorse in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Whitehorse?
February is cool in Whitehorse, with highs around -11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Whitehorse in February?
Average highs are about -11°C (13°F) and average lows about -20°C (-3°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Whitehorse in February?
Whitehorse typically gets around 29 mm of rain in February — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Whitehorse (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.