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Things to Do in Northwest Territories

Top things to do in Northwest Territories: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 24°F now🕔 2:27 PM local📅 Best: June and July👥 45.000

Map of Northwest Territories

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Coordinates: 64°49′31.8″N 124°50′44.5″W (64.8255, -124.8457)

Weather in Northwest Territories right now

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24°F
Overcast · feels like 16°F
Humidity92%
Wind5 mph ENE
Gusts10 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover99%
Pressure1001 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 59 mi
Air quality23 · Good
Sunrise9:44 AM
Sunset6:20 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:27 PM, Oct 26 local time.

⚠️Sun, Oct 25: freezing overnight, 18°F (-8°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Oct 26: freezing overnight, 19°F (-7°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: freezing overnight, 23°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: freezing overnight, 26°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 25°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 20°F (-7°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Best time to visit Northwest Territories

Go in June and July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Summary

Northwest Territories is a province in Canada. Northwest Territories is a Canadian province or territory. It has a population of about 45.000. The capital is Yellowknife.

Right now it is 24°F (-5°C) in Northwest Territories with overcast. It feels like 16°F. Today runs from 18°F to 31°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Northwest Territories is June and July. The climate is polar. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -17°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 31°F is 5°F below the 36°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Northwest Territories today at 9.6/10. Overnight lows near 18°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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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 North America.

What is the weather like in Northwest Territories right now?

It is currently 24°F (-5°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Northwest Territories?

June and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Northwest Territories, which has a polar climate. January, February 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 local time is 2:27 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 26, 2026 at 2:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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