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Yellowknife weather in August (Northwest Territories, Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Yellowknife in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Yellowknife usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Yellowknife in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 276 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers 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 August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 55%  
SunshineSunshine 276 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Canada in August

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Yellowknife, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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