Yellowknife weather in July (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How is the weather in Yellowknife in July? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Yellowknife the weather in July is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. July is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Yellowknife in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 358 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the better months to visit Yellowknife. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Yellowknife, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 47%  

Sunshine 358 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in Canada in July

Find out more about the weather in Canada in July and which places have the best weather 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 Yellowknife in July?

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 in July.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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