🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs Yellowknife 🇨🇦

Los Angeles, United States vs Yellowknife, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Los Angeles is the warmer of the two — about 24 degrees warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 110 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇨🇦 Yellowknife
Avg annual high24°C0°C
Hottest monthJuly (28°C)July (21°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)February (-28°C low)
Rainy days / year32142
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Best months to visitApril, May, NovemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇨🇦 Yellowknife

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles or Yellowknife warmer?

Los Angeles is warmer overall, averaging about 24 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Los Angeles or Yellowknife?

Yellowknife is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 110 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs Yellowknife?

Los Angeles is best around April, May, November; Yellowknife is best around June, July, August.

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