What’s the climate like in Northwest Territories?
The current climate of Northwest Territories features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of -20°C. The average yearly temperature is around 2°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -30°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Northwest Territories in recent years was 32°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -38°C in December 2020.
On average, Northwest Territories gets 593 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 167 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Northwest Territories?
The best time to visit Northwest Territories for pleasant to warm weather is June and July. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Northwest Territories.
Climate Table of Northwest Territories
The climate table of Northwest Territories shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -18 | -20 | -9 | -1 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 3 | -9 | -17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -25 | -29 | -20 | -11 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 5 | -2 | -16 | -24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 57 | 8,7 | 25 | 182 | 14 | 31 | 37 | 96 | 45 | 18 | 65 | 14 |
| Snow (cm) | 34 | 15 | 36 | 12 | 3,6 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 8,3 | 41 | 17 |
| UV Index | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 2°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -20°C in February
- Precipitation*: 593 mm per year, averaging 49 mm per month
- Snowfall: 167 cm per year
- Driest months: 8,7 mm in February, 14 mm in May and December
- Wettest months: 182 mm in April, 96 mm in August and 65 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Northwest Territories
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Northwest Territories, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Northwest Territories
This graph shows how much precipitation Northwest Territories, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Northwest Territories
This graph shows how much snow Northwest Territories, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Northwest Territories
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Northwest Territories, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Northwest Territories
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Northwest Territories, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Northwest Territories
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Northwest Territories, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Northwest Territories
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Northwest Territories, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Northwest Territories by Month
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