Yellowknife weather in March
March in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.
#8 of 12 months in Yellowknife · #885 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Yellowknife climate normals — March
| Daytime high | -12°C / 11°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -19°C / -3°F | |
| Rainfall | 10 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -20°C / -5°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 19.3 cm / 7.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yellowknife in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Yellowknife?
- March in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Yellowknife on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Yellowknife in March?
- In March, Yellowknife averages a daily high of -11.7°C and a low of -19.2°C, with about 10.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yellowknife in March?
- Yellowknife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in March.
- Does it snow in Yellowknife in March?
- Yellowknife sees roughly 19.3 cm of snowfall in March.