Average Monthly Sunshine in Yellowknife

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Yellowknife receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Yellowknife. Expect long, bright days with 373 hours in June and darker periods with just 24 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2251 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Yellowknife. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Yellowknife’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Yellowknife enjoys an average of 2251 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Yellowknife’s wettest month, receives 38 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -18°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Yellowknife Precipitation page.