Average weather for Whitehorse in April

It's cold in April in Whitehorse with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and 0°C.

Daily Temperature in April in Whitehorse

Start of April

The month of April starts in Whitehorse with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around -5°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 8°C, with nights around -3°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Whitehorse is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

In April, there is an average of 134 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 9,7 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Whitehorse in April		New York
Average temperature	7°C	17°C
Max. temperature	11°C	22°C
Min. temperature	3°C	-5°C
Total precipitation	134 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	7 days	11 days
Total snowfall	9,7 cm	0,4 cm
Snowy days	4 days	1 day

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Is April a good time to visit Whitehorse?

Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Whitehorse. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records

With 17°C in 2020, Whitehorse reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -14°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -28°C to a highest value of 6°C.

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Daily Temperature in April in Whitehorse

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in April for Whitehorse, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Precipitation in April in Whitehorse

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Whitehorse, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect about 7 days of precipitation in Whitehorse.

Daily Precipitation in April in Whitehorse

Daily Snowfall in April in Whitehorse

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in April in Whitehorse, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in April.

Daily UV index in April in Whitehorse

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Whitehorse, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Temperature in April in Whitehorse over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in April in Whitehorse, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Total precipitation in April in Whitehorse over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Whitehorse, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Snowfall in April in Whitehorse per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in April in Whitehorse, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in April in Whitehorse over the past years

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Daily weather in April for Whitehorse

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Whitehorse. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Average weather in Whitehorse by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Whitehorse. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.