Whitehorse FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Whitehorse.

When is the best time to visit Whitehorse?

May to September is the most comfortable time to visit Whitehorse with the longest days and warmest temperatures, averaging 14-21°C. July is usually the warmest month. Winters are long from late October to early April with shorter days, temperatures ranging from zero to -20°C, and snowfall heaviest November to February. Spring (April-June) ranges from cold to mild, while autumn (September-October) can be wetter with temperatures falling from 15°C to 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 Whitehorse?

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

What places combine well with Whitehorse?

Whitehorse combines well with Carcross and the Southern Lakes, an hour’s drive south. It’s also a good base for visiting Kluane National Park, two hours’ drive west, while Dawson City is over six hours’ drive north-west.

What are the main cultural events in Whitehorse?

February – Yukon Quest – 1000-mile dog sled race from Whitehorse to Fairbanks, Alaska.
February – Frostbite Music Fest
June/July – Adäka Cultural Festival – a First Nations festival with art and traditional performances.
June – National Aboriginal Day