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The weather in Yellowknife in January is very cold with temperatures between -26°C and -20°C, warm clothes are a must.
Yellowknife is going to be cold and wet in the month of January. Expect low temperatures and a few days of rain, so be sure to bundle up to avoid catching a cold.
Let it snow! You can expect Yellowknife to be covered in white during the month of January. 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 January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |