Yellowknife in August
7.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 19°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
19°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
10Rainy days (46 mm)
15:44 hDaylight
05:49Sunrise · 21:34 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 19°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in August varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -22°C | -28°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | -18°C | -26°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | -11°C | -21°C | 10 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| April | 0°C | -10°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| May | 11°C | 0°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 19°C | 9°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 22°C | 13°C | 36 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 19°C | 11°C | 46 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 12°C | 5°C | 40 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 2°C | -3°C | 24 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.7 |
| November | -9°C | -15°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| December | -18°C | -24°C | 11 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Yellowknife in August?
Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 11°C.
When is the best time to visit Yellowknife?
The best months are July, June.