🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Whitehorse 🇨🇦

San Francisco, United States vs Whitehorse, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 138 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · San FranciscoDrier · San Francisco

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇨🇦 Whitehorse
Avg annual high
19°C
5°C
Hottest month
September · 24°C
July · 20°C
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)February (-15°C low)
Rainy days / year
64
202
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇨🇦 Whitehorse

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (20°C), coldest lows in February (-15°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Whitehorse warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Whitehorse?

Whitehorse is rainier — San Francisco sees about 138 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs Whitehorse?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; Whitehorse is best around June, July, August.

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