Northwest Territories Weather Forecast
Northwest Territories weather: 61°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 61°F (16°C) in Northwest Territories with mainly clear. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 51°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Northwest Territories is June, July and August. 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 August. The forecast high of 68°F is 3.6°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Northwest Territories today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Northwest Territories right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:55 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Northwest Territories
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 51° | 100% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 51° | 98% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 48° | 92% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 46° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 59° | 8% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 47° | 61% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 45° | 49% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 44° | 16% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 47° | 21% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 50° | 23% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 50° | 14% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 52° / 47° | 18% · 1,3 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 46° | 12% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 40° | 14% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 40° | 20% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 42° | 26% | 8 mph | 3 |
Climate in Northwest Territories month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4° | -17° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 0° | -16° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 9° | -13° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 38° | 16° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 57° | 36° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 51° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 73° | 54° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 72° | 53° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 58° | 44° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 36° | 27° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 13° | 3° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | -4° | -16° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Northwest Territories
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Air quality and pollen in Northwest Territories
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Northwest Territories
Go in June, July and August. 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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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 61°F (16°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Northwest Territories?
June, July and August 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 9:55 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
