Best time to visit Yellowknife

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When is the best time to visit Yellowknife?

The best time to visit Yellowknife is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -24°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Yellowknife-24
    Jan
  • -20°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Yellowknife-20
    Feb
  • -13°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Yellowknife-13
    Mar
  • -1°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Yellowknife-1
    Apr
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Yellowknife10
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Yellowknife18
    Jun
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Yellowknife21
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Yellowknife18
    Aug
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Yellowknife10
    Sep
  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Yellowknife1
    Oct
  • -11°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Yellowknife-11
    Nov
  • -20°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Yellowknife-20
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Yellowknife?

The hottest time of year in Yellowknife is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Which month has the most rain in Yellowknife?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Yellowknife with 42mm on average. There are normally 10 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Yellowknife?

The sunniest time of year in Yellowknife is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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