Yellowknife weather in January (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How is January weather typically in Yellowknife? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Yellowknife generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -28°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Yellowknife in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 50 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Yellowknife. 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 January

Min Temperature -28°C  

Max Temperature -21°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 50 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 26%  

Where to go in Canada in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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