Yellowknife weather in October
October in Yellowknife: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Yellowknife · #837 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Yellowknife climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.1 cm / 2.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yellowknife in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Yellowknife?
- October in Yellowknife: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Yellowknife on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Yellowknife in October?
- In October, Yellowknife averages a daily high of 4°C and a low of 0.1°C, with about 22.3 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yellowknife in October?
- Yellowknife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in October.
- Does it snow in Yellowknife in October?
- Yellowknife sees roughly 7.1 cm of snowfall in October.