Yellowknife weather in April (Northwest Territories, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Yellowknife during April? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Yellowknife includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. Anticipate daytime highs near -0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -11°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Yellowknife in April usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. This month experiences about 6 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 276 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Yellowknife. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yellowknife climate page with graphs.

 

Yellowknife, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 52%  

Sunshine 276 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in Canada in April

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Yellowknife should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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