Climate Data Yellowknife

Northwest Territories, Canada

Monthly Averages. Elevation: 206m.

Yellowknife — Climate Data

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Climate Data

-4.8°C
Continental (D) Methodology

Annual average temperature · 30-year mean — not today

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Best Time to Visit: Jun, Jul, Aug. Rainiest: Aug (42 mm). View current weather →

Annual Precip
274 mm
42mm aug · 7mm apr
Warmest
20 °C
Jul
Coldest
-30 °C
Jan
Wind
14 km/h
Light wind

Yellowknife has a cold climate with harsh winters (Jan -30°C) and mild summers (Jul 20°C). Annual rainfall totals 274mm.

Monthly Averages

Monthly Wind Speed

3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2 4.4 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
km/h

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the climate like in Yellowknife?
Yellowknife has an average annual temperature of -5°C with 274mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul (20°C) and the coldest is Jan (-30°C).

What is the hottest month in Yellowknife?
The hottest month in Yellowknife is Jul, with an average high of 20°C.

How much rain does Yellowknife get?
Yellowknife receives 274mm of precipitation annually. The wettest month is Aug (42mm) and the driest is Apr (7mm).

When is the best time to visit Yellowknife?
The best time to visit Yellowknife is during Jul, Aug, Jun, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is relatively low.
Data: WorldClim 2.1
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