Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Yellowknife, Canada in October
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
36mm
Sun
2h
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Yellowknife, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October1°C average high
October is close to Yellowknife's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October36mm average rain
October is wetter than Yellowknife's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October2 hours average sun
October is one of Yellowknife's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October24 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.