Climate of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Point-value climate at Yellowknife (Northwest Territories, Canada). Population approximately 19,234.
Located in Northwest Territories, Canada, Yellowknife has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 19,234. Monthly average temperatures range from -26.2°C / -15.2°F in January to 15.9°C / 60.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 11 mm / 0.4 in (April) to 42 mm / 1.7 in (August) — about 282 mm / 11.1 in across the year. Yellowknife is the capital of Northwest Territories. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yellowknife's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: July.
Best time to visit Yellowknife →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -26.2°C-15.2°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| February | -22.9°C-9.2°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| March | -17.2°C1°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| April | -5.7°C21.7°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| May | 4.3°C39.7°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| June | 12.5°C54.5°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| July | 15.9°C60.6°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 13.5°C56.3°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| September | 6.7°C44.1°F | 31 mm1.2″ | — |
| October | -1.8°C28.8°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| November | -13.6°C7.5°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| December | -23.1°C-9.6°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yellowknife?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are July. Yellowknife's warmest month is July at an average of 15.9°C / 60.6°F, and its driest month is April with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Yellowknife?
Yellowknife, in Northwest Territories, Canada, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -26.2°C / -15.2°F in January to 15.9°C / 60.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 282 mm / 11.1 in, with the wettest month being August (42 mm / 1.7 in) and the driest April (11 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Yellowknife in July?
The average temperature in Yellowknife in July is 15.9°C / 60.6°F, with rainfall of about 36 mm / 1.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Yellowknife?
The driest month in Yellowknife is April, with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -5.7°C / 21.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Yellowknife?
The wettest month in Yellowknife is August, with approximately 42 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall.