Yellowknife weather in January
January in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.
#11 of 12 months in Yellowknife · #880 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 28/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Yellowknife climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -21°C / -5°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -26°C / -15°F | |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -25°C / -13°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 23.6 cm / 9.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yellowknife in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Yellowknife?
- January in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Yellowknife on SeasonMap's comfort score (28/100).
- What is the weather like in Yellowknife in January?
- In January, Yellowknife averages a daily high of -20.7°C and a low of -26.2°C, with about 11.7 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yellowknife in January?
- Yellowknife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Yellowknife in January?
- Yellowknife sees roughly 23.6 cm of snowfall in January.