Northwest Territories Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Northwest Territories: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Northwest Territories month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -20° | -27° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | -18° | -27° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | -13° | -25° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 3° | -9° | 16 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mei | 14° | 2° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 23° | 10° | 30 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 23° | 12° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 21° | 11° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 13° | 6° | 36 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 2° | -3° | 31 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -11° | -16° | 22 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | -20° | -27° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Polar. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Northwest Territories
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Northwest Territories compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd Northwest Territories
Go in juni and juli. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Northwest Territories
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 3°C is in line met the 2°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,8 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -1°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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 41°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Northwest Territories is a province in Canada. Northwest Territories is a Canadian province or territory. Er wonen ongeveer 45.000. De hoofdstad is Yellowknife.
Op dit moment is het 3°C (37°F) in Northwest Territories met bewolkt. Het voelt als 0°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -1°C en 3°C. De kans op neerslag is 6%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 5.3/10 – matig.
De beste tijd om Northwest Territories is juni and juli. Het klimaat is polar. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 23°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -27°C.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 3°C is in line met the 2°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Northwest Territories today at 9.3/10. Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,8 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -1°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 |
|---|---|
| Land | Canada |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 64°49′31.8″N 124°50′44.5″W (64.8255, -124.8457) |
| Capital | Yellowknife |
| Bevolking | 45.000 |
| Area | 1.346.106 km² |
| Tijdzone | America/Yellowknife |
| Lokale tijd | 6:45 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni and juli |
| Klimaat | 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 Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Northwest Territories nu?
It is currently 3°C (37°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 81% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Northwest Territories?
juni and juli offer the most comfortable conditions in Northwest Territories, which has a polar climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Northwest Territories in?
Northwest Territories observes America/Inuvik (UTC-06:00). The lokale tijd is 6:45 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
