Yellowknife weather in December
December in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.
#12 of 12 months in Yellowknife · #893 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 25/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Yellowknife climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -19°C / -3°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -25°C / -13°F | |
| Rainfall | 13 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -22°C / -7°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 5.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 24.9 cm / 9.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yellowknife in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Yellowknife?
- December in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Yellowknife on SeasonMap's comfort score (25/100).
- What is the weather like in Yellowknife in December?
- In December, Yellowknife averages a daily high of -19.4°C and a low of -25.1°C, with about 13.2 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yellowknife in December?
- Yellowknife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
- Does it snow in Yellowknife in December?
- Yellowknife sees roughly 24.9 cm of snowfall in December.