Best time to visit Yellowknife

Q: When is the best time to visit Yellowknife?

The best time to visit Yellowknife is May, June and July based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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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When is the best time to visit Yellowknife?

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

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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.