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The Northwest Territories Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
the Northwest Territories is a region in Canada. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the Northwest Territories over the year. What is the best time to visit the Northwest Territories?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the Northwest Territories over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
The Northwest Territories in January
In January the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -22°C (-8°F) in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve to -17°C (1°F) in Hay River. On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in the Northwest Territories. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in February
In February the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -20°C (-4°F) in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve to -14°C (7°F) in Fort Simpson. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in March
In March the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -16°C (3°F) in Inuvik to -5°C (23°F) in Fort Simpson. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in April
In April the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Inuvik with -5°C (23°F) to low in Fort Simpson with 7°C (45°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in May
In May the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally mixed. The temperatures range from low in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve with 4°C (39°F) to moderate in Fort Simpson with 17°C (63°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in June
In June the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally very good. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve with 9°C (48°F) to high in Fort Simpson with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in July
In July the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally excellent. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve with 14°C (57°F) to high in Fort Simpson with 25°C (77°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in the Northwest Territories.
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in August
In August the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally good. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve with 16°C (61°F) to high in Fort Simpson with 22°C (72°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in September
In September the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from low in Inuvik with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Fort Simpson with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in October
In October the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Inuvik with -3°C (27°F) to low in Hay River with 5°C (41°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in November
In November the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -14°C (7°F) in Inuvik to -6°C (21°F) in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Northwest Territories in December
In December the weather in the Northwest Territories is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -20°C (-4°F) in Inuvik to -14°C (7°F) in Hay River. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Northwest Territories in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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