Yellowknife weather in October (Northwest Territories, Canada)

What kind of weather does October bring to Yellowknife? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During October, Yellowknife usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 3°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -3°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Yellowknife in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 65 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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 Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 65 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 21%  

Where to go in Canada in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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