Yellowknife’s climate can only be described as that one friend; you had to invite to the party out of obligation, and they're also your cousin, they’re a little aggressive, unpredictable and cold, but kind of iconic.
They show up in a parka, shorts and sunglasses and think they’re the deadliest ones there.
In winter, the air is crisp, the skies are clear, snow is sparkly, and the aurora dances the night away like it's on the mainstage of Folk on the Rocks.
Summers demand you to get back outside, touch grass, fish and start a fire like the past 7 months haven't tested your patience and vitamin D levels. The sun refuses to log off as you enjoy every moment that the midnight sun has to offer.
Spring and fall? We don’t know her. One moment it's good vibes and sunshine, the next it’s dusty and dry.
Overall, Yellowknife weather doesn't follow the forecast; it goes to the beat of its own drum.
Aurora
Yellowknife is one of the best places in the world to view the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. With our long and clear winter nights, mid-November to the beginning of April tend to be the best times of the year to visit for a good light show. Late summer to early autumn often also offers a good chance of seeing the lights.
For the day-to-day forecast, visit Astronomy North's website, and if you are going for a walk around town, be sure to keep an eye out for Northern Lighthouses. These tiny lighthouses, located throughout the city, alert visitors and residents when active aurora is in the evening forecast.