July · Canada
Best time to visit Yellowknife in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Yellowknife in July
Average temperature 19°C, 38 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
9.9/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Yellowknife scores 9.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 19°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Yellowknife sits on Great Slave Lake under the aurora oval, with ice roads and wilderness around it.
July in Yellowknife tops the year's climate scores
July averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 18.5 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Yellowknife at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Yellowknife in July?
- In July, Yellowknife averages 19°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Yellowknife?
- July earns a 9.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Yellowknife in July?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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