Haines Junction Sees Warm and Sunny Start to Week Before Midweek Rain

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July 13, 2026 5:15 pm

Haines Junction, Yukon, is set for a warm and sunny start to the week, with mainly clear skies and temperatures hitting 20°C on Monday, July 13, 2026. The forecast suggests conditions are ideal for outdoor plans, though a switch to cloudier, wetter weather is expected later in the week.

The forecast calls for light southwest winds of 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h Monday afternoon, and a moderate UV index of 5. Residents and visitors are reminded to wear a hat, cover up, and apply sunscreen on exposed skin. With sunrise at 5:02 a.m. and sunset at 11:28 p.m., the village enjoys nearly 18.5 hours of daylight, giving plenty of time to enjoy the nice weather.

Tuesday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 19°C before cloud cover builds Wednesday. A 40 per cent chance of showers is in the forecast for Wednesday night, but temperatures remain comfortable, rising to 22°C by Friday. Winds will shift westerly at 20 km/h on Tuesday afternoon.

Haines Junction sits at the doorstep of Kluane National Park and Reserve, home to Canada’s highest peak and the world’s largest non-polar icefields. Summer is peak tourism season, and this week’s weather offers a good run for hiking, camping, and sightseeing before conditions change.

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