Yellowknife weather in April
April in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Yellowknife · #879 of 897 destinations to visit in April · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Yellowknife climate normals — April
| Daytime high | -2°C / 29°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.3 cm / 4.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yellowknife in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Yellowknife?
- April in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Yellowknife on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Yellowknife in April?
- In April, Yellowknife averages a daily high of -1.7°C and a low of -9.4°C, with about 11 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yellowknife in April?
- Yellowknife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in April.
- Does it snow in Yellowknife in April?
- Yellowknife sees roughly 10.3 cm of snowfall in April.