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The weather in Yellowknife in October is very cold with temperatures between -2°C and 1°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Yellowknife during the month of October. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Let it snow! You can expect Yellowknife to be covered in white during the month of October. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Yellowknife in October 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Yellowknife in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Yellowknife before you arrive.
Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
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January | -20° / -26° | 1 | 9 | 21 | 22 mm | Awful | Yellowknife in January |
February | -19° / -26° | 1 | 10 | 18 | 14 mm | Awful | Yellowknife in February |
March | -12° / -19° | 2 | 8 | 21 | 23 mm | Awful | Yellowknife in March |
April | -3° / -10° | 3 | 10 | 17 | 23 mm | Awful | Yellowknife in April |
May | 10° / 1° | 3 | 23 | 5 | 32 mm | Bad | Yellowknife in May |
June | 18° / 9° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 47 mm | Good | Yellowknife in June |
July | 20° / 12° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 60 mm | Good | Yellowknife in July |
August | 18° / 10° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 78 mm | Good | Yellowknife in August |
September | 11° / 5° | 5 | 23 | 2 | 47 mm | Bad | Yellowknife in September |
October | 1° / -2° | 4 | 11 | 16 | 42 mm | Awful | Yellowknife in October |
November | -10° / -14° | 2 | 6 | 22 | 33 mm | Awful | Yellowknife in November |
December | -18° / -23° | 1 | 8 | 22 | 24 mm | Awful | Yellowknife in December |