Best Time to Visit Yellowknife: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Yellowknife: July, June.
- Best months for Yellowknife: July, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: August, September, July.
- The least pleasant month is November (score 4.5).
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
When is the best time to visit Yellowknife?
The best months are July, June.
When is the rainy season in Yellowknife?
The wettest months are August, September, July.