Northwest Territories Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Northwest Territories, Canada in July.

Are you planning a trip a to the Northwest Territories, Canada in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Northwest Territories in July

The Northwest Territories, Canada is a region in Canada. The Northwest Territories, Canada has a wide variety of climate types. During July, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and moderate precipitation. During July, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve at 14°C (57°F) to warm in Fort Simpson at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Fort Simpson and 9°C (48°F) in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Northwest Territories, Canada.

To explore the conditions in the Northwest Territories, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Fort Simpson with 65 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Inuvik enjoys about 338 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Northwest Territories by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Northwest Territories — and find the best time to visit. (based on Inuvik)

Best Places to Visit in the Northwest Territories in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Northwest Territories.

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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).

Popular Destinations in the Northwest Territories

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in the Northwest Territories, Canada?

Temperature range in the Northwest Territories (July)

Precipitation variation in the Northwest Territories (July)

Inuvik

In July Inuvik generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
377 hours
338 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Yellowknife

In July Yellowknife generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
373 hours
358 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Hay River

In July Hay River generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Fort Simpson

In July Fort Simpson generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
313 hours
308 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve

In July Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Northwest Territories, in Canada.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Northwest Territories in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Inuvik 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Yellowknife 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Hay River 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Fort Simpson 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

The Northwest Territories weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Northwest Territories, Canada in July?

the Northwest Territories, Canada typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Inuvik average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Northwest Territories, Canada in July?

Daytime temperatures in Inuvik peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in July, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does the Northwest Territories, Canada get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Inuvik averages just 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for the Northwest Territories, Canada.

Is July a Good Time to Visit the Northwest Territories, Canada?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit the Northwest Territories, Canada with overall perfect weather in Inuvik. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Northwest Territories, Canada is in July with generally perfect weather in Inuvik. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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