Yellowknife in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yellowknife in october 2025
The weather in Yellowknife in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 283.5cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Snow showers
30% of time
25%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Snow showers
32% of time
28%
20%
15%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Cloudy
30% of time
28%
18%
16%
Weather at 3am
32°F
29%
25%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yellowknife in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yellowknife in october.
The climate of Yellowknife in october is very bad
The weather in october in Yellowknife is relatively dry (with 1.7in of rainfall over 2 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in september it receives an average of 1.9in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area october. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 36°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Yellowknife is 32°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Yellowknife in the month of october with a maximum record of 56°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2019. You can expect to have about 21 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 68% of the month.
Day length in Yellowknife in october is 09:57. Sunrise is at 07:24 and sets at 17:21.
October: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in october, there are destinations with better weather than Yellowknife:
In october, Niagara Falls (Ontario) has good weather.
Finally, Ottawa, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, Saint John and Brampton have a tolerable climate, but better than Yellowknife.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yellowknife in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 283.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.84km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 70% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:57 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Yellowknife in october 2024:
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 38°F
27°F to 40°F
29°F to 40°F
31°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
32°F to 41°F
38°F to 45°F
38°F to 41°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
38°F to 45°F
27°F to 32°F
25°F to 29°F
22°F to 29°F
22°F to 29°F
25°F to 34°F
27°F to 36°F
23°F to 31°F
22°F to 29°F
20°F to 32°F
32°F to 36°F
16°F to 25°F
11°F to 18°F
4°F to 13°F
13°F to 22°F
Map: other cities in Canada in october
Cities near Yellowknife:
| Kugluktuk in october | very bad weather |
| Fort Nelson in october | very bad weather |
| Fort McMurray in october | very bad weather |
| Norman Wells in october | very bad weather |
| Fort St. John in october | very bad weather |
| Grande Prairie in october | very bad weather |
| Cold Lake in october | very bad weather |
| Edmonton in october | very bad weather |
| Lloydminster in october | very bad weather |
| Prince George in october | very bad weather |
| Jasper National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Gjoa Haven in october | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Yellowknife
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Yellowknife in october:
Weather data for Yellowknife for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yellowknife. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yellowknife can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Yellowknife.