Yellowknife weather in November

Yellowknife, Canada
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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
Rainfall23 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days6 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point-12°C / 11°F
Sunshine2.2 h/day
Daylight7 h
Wind19 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall33.2 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.

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