Yellowknife weather in February
February in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.
#9 of 12 months in Yellowknife · #873 of 897 destinations to visit in February · comfort 36/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Yellowknife climate normals — February
| Daytime high | -23°C / -9°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -29°C / -21°F | |
| Rainfall | 6 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -31°C / -23°F | |
| Sunshine | 6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.2 cm / 4.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yellowknife in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Yellowknife?
- February in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Yellowknife on SeasonMap's comfort score (36/100).
- What is the weather like in Yellowknife in February?
- In February, Yellowknife averages a daily high of -23°C and a low of -29.4°C, with about 6 mm of rain over roughly 2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yellowknife in February?
- Yellowknife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in February.
- Does it snow in Yellowknife in February?
- Yellowknife sees roughly 12.2 cm of snowfall in February.