Yellowknife weather in October (Northwest Territories, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Yellowknife during October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Yellowknife typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Yellowknife in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 65 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Yellowknife. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yellowknife, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 65 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 21%  

Where to go in Canada in October

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

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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