🇺🇸 Las Vegas vs Yellowknife 🇨🇦

Las Vegas, United States vs Yellowknife, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 27 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 88 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Las Vegas🇨🇦 Yellowknife
Avg annual high27°C0°C
Hottest monthJuly (40°C)July (21°C)
Coldest monthDecember (4°C low)February (-28°C low)
Rainy days / year54142
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, NovemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (40°C), coldest lows in December (4°C).

🇨🇦 Yellowknife

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (21°C), coldest lows in February (-28°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Vegas or Yellowknife warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 27 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Las Vegas or Yellowknife?

Yellowknife is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 88 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas vs Yellowknife?

Las Vegas is best around February, March, November; Yellowknife is best around June, July, August.

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