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.

Best time to visit Yellowknife

The best times to visit Yellowknife, Northwest Territories are in April, May, June, July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Yellowknife?

The best times to visit the Yellowknife, Northwest Territories are in April, May, June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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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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