Yellowknife weather in June (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How does the June weather in Yellowknife compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for June in Yellowknife includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. June is part of summer. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Yellowknife in June usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 8 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 373 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 June

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 45%  

Sunshine 373 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 63%  

Where to go in Canada in June

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?

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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