Northwest Territories Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Northwest Territories: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Northwest Territories month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -20° | -27° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | -18° | -27° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | -13° | -25° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avril | 3° | -9° | 16 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | 14° | 2° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 23° | 10° | 30 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juillet | 23° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| août | 21° | 11° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembre | 13° | 6° | 36 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 2° | -3° | 31 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembre | -11° | -16° | 22 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| décembre | -20° | -27° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Polar. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Northwest Territories
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Northwest Territories compares avec nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Northwest Territories.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 488 km | -5°C | 2°C cooler | 564 mm |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Northwest Territories
Go in juin and juillet. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Northwest Territories
Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of -3°C is 4.8°C below the 2°C typical for this month.
Pluie is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Visibilité is down à 0,5 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -8°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously – summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 41°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Northwest Territories is a province in Canada. Northwest Territories is a Canadian province or territory. Sa population est d’environ 45.000. La capitale est Yellowknife.
Actuellement, il fait -8°C (19°F) in Northwest Territories avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de -12°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -8°C à -3°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 0%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 4.9/10 – marginal.
La meilleure période pour visiter Northwest Territories is juin and juillet. Le climat est polar. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 23°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -27°C.
En termes simples. Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of -3°C is 4.8°C below the 2°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 1 PM à 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Northwest Territories today at 7.6/10. Visibilité is down à 0,5 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -8°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Northwest Territories
| Type | Province |
|---|---|
| Pays | Canada |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 64°49′31.8″N 124°50′44.5″W (64.8255, -124.8457) |
| Capital | Yellowknife |
| Population | 45.000 |
| Area | 1.346.106 km² |
| Fuseau horaire | America/Yellowknife |
| Heure locale | 3:00 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | juin and juillet |
| Climat | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories is a province in Canada. Its coordinates are 64.8255, -124.8457. It lies in Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Northwest Territories maintenant?
It is currently -8°C (19°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 85% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Northwest Territories?
juin and juillet offer the most comfortable conditions in Northwest Territories, which has a polar climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Northwest Territories in?
Northwest Territories observes America/Inuvik (UTC-06:00). The heure locale is 3:00 AM.
How many people live in Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories has a population of approximately 45.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated octobre 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
