Yellowknife weather in November

November in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.
#10 of 12 months in Yellowknife · #894 of 897 destinations to visit in November · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Yellowknife climate normals — November
| Daytime high | -8°C / 17°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 7°F | |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -12°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 33.2 cm / 13.1 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Yellowknife?
- November in Yellowknife: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Yellowknife on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in Yellowknife in November?
- In November, Yellowknife averages a daily high of -8.2°C and a low of -13.8°C, with about 23.3 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yellowknife in November?
- Yellowknife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in November.
- Does it snow in Yellowknife in November?
- Yellowknife sees roughly 33.2 cm of snowfall in November.