Northwest Territories Weather Forecast
Northwest Territories weather: 18°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Northwest Territories
Snow is in the forecast for Northwest Territories on Tue, Oct 27, Fri, Oct 30, Sat, Oct 31, Mon, Nov 2 and Tue, Nov 3.
16 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
16-day forecast for Northwest Territories
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌥️ Fog | 31° / 18° | 0% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌥️ Fog | 29° / 19° | 0% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 33° / 18° | 0% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 34° / 18° | 6% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 40° / 24° | 24% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 35° / 31° | 29% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 37° / 30° | 16% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌨️ Light snow | 37° / 28° | 16% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌨️ Light snow | 35° / 25° | 16% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 31° / 26° | 16% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 31° / 26° | 11% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌨️ Snow | 32° / 26° | 12% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 38° / 27° | 7% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 38° / 28° | 9% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 32° / 8° | 10% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 10° / 3° | 10% | 3 mph | 1 |
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 | 70° | 51° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 56° | 42° | 1,4 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- 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 18°F (-8°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 2 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 5:46 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 October 23, 2026 at 5:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
