Dawson City and Klondike FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Dawson City and Klondike.

When is the best time to visit Dawson City and Klondike?

May to September is the most comfortable time to visit the Dawson City with the longest days and warmest temperatures, averaging 14-22°C. July is usually the warmest month but note summer (June-August) is also the rainiest season. Winters are long from late October to early April with shorter days, temperatures ranging from zero to -25°C, and snowfall heaviest November to February. Spring (April-June) ranges from cold to mild, while autumn (September-October) has temperatures falling from 12°C to below zero. September to April is the best time to see the Northern Lights with the clearest skies and longer nights.

What is the time difference between the UK and Dawson City and Klondike?

Dawson City is in the Pacific Time Zone (GMT – 8) and switches to Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -7) March to November.

What places combine well with Dawson City and Klondike?

Dawson City is six hours’ drive north of Whitehorse, Tombstone Territorial Park is 1.5 hours north-east, and the Top of the World highway begins just outside Dawson City and the entire route is usually open May to September.

What are the main cultural events in Dawson City and Klondike?

June – Dempster to Dawson Solstice Race
June – Yukon Riverside Arts Festival
July – Moosehide Gathering
July – Dawson City Music Festival
August – Dawson City Discovery Days