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Best Time to Hike Chilkoot Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Chilkoot Trail, Canada, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Chilkoot Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -12.1°C / 10°F -16.7°C / 2°F 241 mm 20
February -12.5°C / 10°F -18°C / 0°F 87 mm 12
March -7.3°C / 19°F -13.7°C / 7°F 90 mm 15
April -3.7°C / 25°F -8.3°C / 17°F 89 mm 18
May -1.8°C / 29°F -6°C / 21°F 144 mm 18
June 5.6°C / 42°F -0.5°C / 31°F 67 mm 17
July 8.1°C / 47°F 2°C / 36°F 120 mm 21
August 9.5°C / 49°F 2.4°C / 36°F 91 mm 15
September 3.8°C / 39°F -0.6°C / 31°F 182 mm 22
October -3.3°C / 26°F -7.2°C / 19°F 211 mm 23
November -9.3°C / 15°F -12.8°C / 9°F 151 mm 18
December -17°C / 1°F -21.6°C / -7°F 155 mm 18

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Chilkoot Trail are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nights near 1°C (34°F).

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

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