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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.

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Month-by-month weather on Chilkoot Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 10°F-12°C 2°F-17°C 241 mm 20
February 10°F-13°C 0°F-18°C 87 mm 12
March 19°F-7°C 7°F-14°C 90 mm 15
April 25°F-4°C 17°F-8°C 89 mm 18
May 29°F-2°C 21°F-6°C 144 mm 18
June 42°F6°C 31°F-1°C 67 mm 17
July 47°F8°C 36°F2°C 120 mm 21
August 49°F10°C 36°F2°C 91 mm 15
September 39°F4°C 31°F-1°C 182 mm 22
October 26°F-3°C 19°F-7°C 211 mm 23
November 15°F-9°C 9°F-13°C 151 mm 18
December 1°F-17°C -7°F-22°C 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 46°F8°C and nights near 34°F1°C.

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

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