Northwest Territories Weather Forecast
Northwest Territories weather: 55°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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).
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.
Recent extremes in Northwest Territories
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Northwest Territories compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Northwest Territories.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 303 mi | 23°F | 36°F cooler | 22 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 65°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 55°F (13°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 99% and wind is 11 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 12:32 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 24, 2026 at 12:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
