Behchokǫ̀, Canada experiences average highs of 1°C (34°F) and lows of -7°C (19°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Behchokǫ̀, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Behchokǫ̀, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jun–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.1/10
Best: June, July, August
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 1°C / -7°C
Feels Like -3°C / -11°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 23 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point -7°C
Snow Days 8 days
Frost Days 24 days
Hottest Month
23°C
July
Avg Low14°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
-27°C
February
Avg High-20°C
Rain3days
Driest Month
3days
February
Avg High-20°C
Avg Low-27°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
September (Gusts 36)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, October, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 03:43
Daylight 20.1h
Sunset 23:49
Live conditions—
Behchokǫ̀ on the map · live conditions
Behchokǫ̀, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Behchokǫ̀
- Population
- 1.7K
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Coordinates
- 62.80°, -116.05°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 0°C
Avg Low -9°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 8 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 3°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -20°C
Avg Low -26°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -20°C / -26°C . Feb: -20°C / -27°C . Mar: -11°C / -19°C . Apr: -1°C / -9°C . May: 12°C / 1°C . Jun: 20°C / 9°C . Jul: 23°C / 14°C . Aug: 21°C / 12°C . Sep: 14°C / 7°C . Oct: 3°C / -1°C . Nov: -9°C / -14°C . Dec: -20°C / -25°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 13 mm. Feb: 7 mm. Mar: 9 mm. Apr: 12 mm. May: 25 mm. Jun: 38 mm. Jul: 39 mm. Aug: 46 mm. Sep: 29 mm. Oct: 21 mm. Nov: 19 mm. Dec: 12 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 75%. Apr: 76%. May: 63%. Jun: 59%. Jul: 60%. Aug: 68%. Sep: 75%. Oct: 80%. Nov: 83%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 2h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 4h. Nov: 2h. Dec: 2h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 0. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 1. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 11 days. Feb: 9 days. Mar: 8 days. Apr: 7 days. May: 3 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 7 days. Nov: 11 days. Dec: 11 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 23°C | Jul · 23°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · -31°C | Feb · -27°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 34 mm | Aug · 46 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 19 km/h | Sep · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September
Fair October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -20°C / -26°C | -26°C / -31°C | 4days (13 mm) Good | 1.9h Poor | 78% Humid | 0.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -20°C / -27°C | -26°C / -32°C | 3days (7 mm) Excellent | 5.6h Fair | 75% Muggy | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | -11°C / -19°C | -16°C / -25°C | 3days (9 mm) Excellent | 8.6h Good | 75% Muggy | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | -1°C / -9°C | -5°C / -14°C | 4days (12 mm) Good | 10.8h Excellent | 76% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 12°C / 1°C | 9°C / -3°C | 5days (25 mm) Good | 13h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 20°C / 9°C | 17°C / 7°C | 7days (38 mm) Good | 13.4h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 23°C / 14°C | 22°C / 13°C | 7days (39 mm) Good | 13.4h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 21°C / 12°C | 19°C / 11°C | 9days (46 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 14°C / 7°C | 11°C / 4°C | 6days (29 mm) Good | 7.8h Good | 75% Muggy | 2.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 3°C / -1°C | -1°C / -5°C | 6days (21 mm) Good | 4.3h Fair | 80% Humid | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | -9°C / -14°C | -14°C / -20°C | 5days (19 mm) Good | 2.1h Poor | 83% Humid | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -20°C / -25°C | -25°C / -31°C | 4days (12 mm) Good | 1.7h Poor | 79% Humid | 0.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Behchokǫ̀ are June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Behchokǫ̀, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Behchokǫ̀ is July, with average daytime highs of 23°C (74°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Behchokǫ̀ is February, with average overnight lows of -27°C (-16°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Behchokǫ̀ is August, averaging 46mm of precipitation across 9 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Behchokǫ̀ receives approximately 94 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Behchokǫ̀.
The least favorable months to visit Behchokǫ̀ are January, October, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Behchokǫ̀ is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Behchokǫ̀ is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Behchokǫ̀ receives snow. Months with snowfall average 8 snow days and 9 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 24 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Behchokǫ̀ are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 36 km/h / 22 mph).
Behchokǫ̀ averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 67%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Behchokǫ̀ is -7°C (19°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Behchokǫ̀ has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Behchokǫ̀ ranges from -11°C (12°F) to -3°C (27°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Behchokǫ̀. It earns a climate score of 7.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Behchokǫ̀, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 20°C (67°F) and 7 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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